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Jewsons are based on Watling Street in Wellington, opposite Telford United Football Club. They stock a wide range of building materials including bricks, blocks, aggregates, lintels, underground drainage, plastering products, a wide range of landscaping products, timber, fencing, roofing, velux roof windows, plastic fascia, sheet materials and doors. Recently launched is the brand new painting and decorating centre. They stock an extensive range of Dulux Professional Trade paints, including colour mixing and Heritage paints. There is a good selection of Hammerite paints available and the Zinsser primers are suitable for a wide range of surfaces. The range of Cuprinol products include wood preservatives, wood treatments, garden shades, timber care and decking oils and cleaners. Sadolin and Liberon products include specialist timber treatments and stains. There is a comprehensive range of decorating accessories including brushes, rollers, sandpapers, masking tapes, polyfiller, wood filler and many other general decorating tools and products. Jewsons also have their own great range of quality paints.

enabling fantastic end results. Each paint type is available in any colour, so you can be confident of achieving the perfect finish for any room. The Heritage range of Dulux paints is a beautiful range of authentic colours which will produce stunning results in any property. From delicate blues, influenced by natural pigments, to rich golds derived from Italian marble, these colours provide definition and character.

The Dulux Professional Trade range of paints are specifically engineered to give a technically superior performance,

With their instore colour match scanner they can scan practically any object to match and mix any colour and they can find you the right finish too. Whether you're looking for a special hard wearing paint or an alternative to gloss, they have all the free, expert advice you need. Using the Dulux Trade Professional paints has extra benefits over the normal Dulux paint ranges, they give a better coverage even after thinning - which can save time, money and avoid extra coats. Professional paints have a higher spreading rate than retail - which also saves money and the larger pack sizes are more economical too. Drop in and meet the team at Jewsons Wellington who will be happy to give you advice or help you find the right product that you are looking for or contact them on 01952 641199.

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT 10 Shropshire Gin Gains International Recognition 12 Chocolate Mousse Brownies 14 The Gadgets that Make Summer Sizzle

GARDENS & OUTDOORS 16 The Grass Can Be Greener 18 Gadgets to Make your Garden Grow 20 Outdoor Living 22 Shrewsbury Flower Show 24 Tackling Troublesome Weeds 26 Books for Dad

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Restaurant Review

FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE

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The White Hart is a popular Bistro and Café Bar located on the picturesque Ironbridge Wharfage, a stones throw from the leafy banks of the River Severn and the historic iron bridge. The White Hart is a popular Bistro and Café Bar located on the picturesque Ironbridge Wharfage, a stones throw from the leafy banks of the River Severn and the historic Iron Bridge. A short walk from the waterfront through the large courtyard terrace takes you to the main entrance, inside the sensitively renovated interior is warm and welcoming with a relaxed classical elegance, retaining echo’s of this 18th century Inn’s historic past. The well stocked bar takes centre stage, to the right is a relaxed lounge area complete with feature fireplace and comfy leather armchairs. To the left of the bar is a delightful bistro style dining area, which comfortably seats around 70 diners with a mix of intimate tables for cosy private meals and open areas that are perfect for larger groups. An exciting new addition to the White Hart family is the Number 9 café, which is located to the right hand side of the courtyard, and again offers lovely views over the waterfront. This newly renovated bright and bijoux café is open from 9am till 5pm and offers a selection of light breakfast options (served between 9am - 11am) and a full lunch menu (served between 11am and 5pm) including a wide choice of soups, sandwiches and tapas, a range of hot and cold drinks and a tempting selection of cakes. We visited the White Hart on a weekday lunchtime to sample the Bistro lunch menu; the Bistro offers both a set lunch menu, with the choice of either two or three courses and a wide choice of individual dishes, with options to suit all tastes and appetites.

On arrival we were shown to a lovely corner table and were served a large bottle of chilled water and a selection of fresh warm bread and butter to enjoy whilst we perused the menu. To start we opted to share the Ham Hock Terrine, with Sauce Gribiche and Sourdough Toast (£6.50). The starter arrived quickly and was attractively presented, the ham hock terrine had a nice chunky texture with a delicious salty yet sweet flavour, the sauce gribiche was the perfect accompaniment adding depth and flavour to the dish and the sour dough toast was perfectly fresh and fluffy.

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT For main course I went for the Home Made Fish Finger Ciabatta, Tartare Sauce and Fries (£6.50) and following a glowing recommendation from our friendly waiter my Mom opted for the Sirloin steak (£18). The steak came served with chunky hand cut chips, roasted tomato, and a wedge of crunchy baby gem lettuce with blue cheese dressing. Mom thoroughly enjoyed the steak, commenting that it was perfectly cooked and meltingly tender, the hand cut chips were chunky and crisp on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside, perfect! My fish finger ciabatta was tasty and filling and made the perfect lunchtime treat, the fish fingers were tender and flaky with a golden crunchy coating, served on a soft fresh ciabatta with tangy tartare sauce and crisp lettuce. They came with a dressed mixed leaf salad a side of coleslaw and a basket of skinny fries, this simple rustic dish was delicious and perfectly executed, so much so that I’ll definitely be returning for another one soon! Ordinarily I would refrain from indulging in dessert at lunchtime, but in the interest of providing a full and in-depth review, I quickly opted for the Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream (£6) and Mom chose the sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream (£6). Well after the first bite I knew I had made the right decision, the chocolate brownie was dense and gooey, drizzled with a rich warm chocolate sauce, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream adding a cool freshness to the dish, it was a really lovely ending to a fabulous lunch. Mom’s sticky toffee pudding was equally indulgent and satisfying, with a delicious toffee sauce poured over a slice of moorish sponge and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice-cream to cut through the sweetness. The White Hart already has a great reputation in the area as a dinner destination but today opened my eyes to what a great lunchtime venue it is too… fancy a quick sandwich and a coffee? Number 9 café has got it covered! Prefer a long lazy lunch over a glass of wine? The White Hart Bistro offers that and more. I can definitely see myself spending several lunchtimes enjoying a delicious meal whilst watching the world and the river go by at the White Hart this summer.

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Shropshire Gin Only launched at the end of February, Tiger Gin from the Shropshire Gin Company has been named one of the world’s best gins, having picked up a Silver Award at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC). Now in its 21st year, the ISC is the premier event in promoting outstanding quality spirits. More than 1,300 entries from nearly 70 countries worldwide make it a truly global competition. However, scooping an award is not easy with each spirit put through a rigorous blind tasting process by an experienced panel of specialist judges.

GAINS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

Last month the company launched its ‘Tiger Cubs’, a 5cl miniature, which can be purchased in person or online from local spirits specialist Moonshine and Fuggles in Ironbridge. JJ now has ambitious plans to expand the Tiger Gin empire across the UK and beyond. For more information visit the Tiger Gin website at www.tigergin.co.uk

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Owner JJ Lawrence said: “Being recognised as one of the world’s best gins so soon after launch is fantastic. Our aim when we started working with one on the countries most respected master distillers was to create the ‘world’s best tasting gin’ and this award goes a long way to proving we have done just that.” The award is the latest success for the brand, which has already amassed a following of over 20,000 people on social media and is now stocked by over 100 local bars, restaurants and other outlets. It’s also caught the attention of online retailers and the product has been shipped to destinations worldwide including Italy and the US.

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Summer menu is here... With summer just around the corner and our first anniversary approaching, positive change is on the menu at The Orchard!

Summer offers us foodies such a great opportunity for a wealth of flavours and colour after the more austere month’s just past, with fresh vegetables from the garden and lovely herbs to flavour every dish. Starters will be including some old favourites such as our creamy goats cheesecake with red onion jam and savoury ouefs coquette in Parma ham, along with some new fish options and a summer twist on our home made pate. Mains will also include favourites such as our local butcher’s steaks and our signature Orchard chicken as well as some inspirations from the Mediterranean. Desserts centred around the wealth of summer fruits will be combining tingling tartness with sweet highlights, and of course no summer would be complete without gorgeous ice cream Sundaes made from dairy cream and suitable for most special diets.

In addition the new summer menu will feature some midweek specials available on Wednesdays and Thursdays for those looking for a quick bite after work or those wishing to enjoy a lighter option in the garden. We are also looking at holding some live music evenings in the garden so watch us on social media for updates and news. Finally even though the weather is warmer you still can’t beat a good Sunday lunch so our fixed price three course menu will continue to be offered between 12.00 and 4.00pm every Sunday. So whatever your dining requirements, be it a quick after work supper to a more formal celebration meal, do come and visit us at The Orchard. We have every occasion covered! Book online at www.orchard-dining.co.uk or phone us on 01953 872 700

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Recipe

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BROWNIES Take the classic rich and squidgy chocolate brownie recipe a step further with a creamy milk chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert!

Ready in 1 hour 30 mins (plus cooling and chilling)

Makes 12 1.

INGREDIENTS: BROWNIE BASE • 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 225g unsalted butter, diced • 350g light muscovado sugar • 4 medium eggs, beaten • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 225g plain flour MOUSSE TOPPING • 100g milk chocolate, broken into pieces • 100ml double cream • 1 large egg, separated • Fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs, to decorate

Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/Gas 4. Grease an 18 x 28cm tray bake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper.

2. Place the dark chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then whisk in the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. 3. Sift over the flour and fold into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until just firm to the touch - it should still be a little squidgy in the centre. Leave to cool completely in the tin. 4. To make the mousse topping, melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat, cool for 5 minutes then stir in the cream until smooth. Cool for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then beat in the egg yolk. 5. Whisk the egg white in a clean grease-free bowl until holding stiff peaks, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture. Spread the mousse in an even layer over the top of the cold brownie and chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until set. Remove from the tin and cut into 12 squares. Serve topped with fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs.

TIP Add a few drops of mint extract to the chocolate mousse mixture for an after dinner mint flavour.

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GADGETS THAT MAKE SUMMER SIZZLE

Let’s be optimistic and pray for a long hot summer. What gadgets can help your summer really sizzle? From making parties more entertaining to ensuring your barbecued food is full of flavour and not food poisoning, gadgets are here to help you make the most of every second of summer. One of the big trends this year is solar power - not because Britain has suddenly got sunnier, but because the combination of more efficient solar technology and low-power technology such as LED lights means solar gadgets work properly, even when it’s a bit dull. You’ll have seen endless solar lights and spotlights, but how about solar-powered water fountains, bird baths or other water features? You can spend from around £50 to several hundred pounds depending on how complex the feature is and what it’s made of: cheap ones tend to be made of resin, while natural stone takes you into the hundreds. Solar power is also very good for charging phones, which is handy if you’ve embraced streaming music and use your smartphone to play sounds in the garden. It pays to shop around: for example the PowerBee Executive charger, which has an RRP of £39.99, is widely available for as little as £13.99. While you’re at it, you could buy yourself a solar powered wireless speaker too: the Gemtune Kinna speaker is £40, while the larger and longer range Jabadoo wireless outdoor solar speaker is £99. Even if you don’t go solar, a wireless speaker is an excellent investment for summertime sounds, as it means you don’t need to keep your music close to a power point. For many of us summer means outdoor cooking, and of course there are plenty of products designed just for us. The Looftlighter (£48) and BBQ Dragon (£46) use super-heated air to get your barbecue started quickly, while the iGrill Mini (£43) is a Bluetooth thermometer that tells your phone when your food is ready. If money’s no object, the SmartGrill offers voice control, recipe apps and notifications on your phone or tablet. The bad news: the smallest one is around £1,400 and the most expensive model, the 42-inch, is nearly £7,000. Gadgets aren’t just about grilling, and they don’t all require a second mortgage either. Automatic wine coolers cost from around £50 and can chill a bottle of white wine in less than 10 minutes, while the lower-tech bottle wraps sit in the fridge until you need them, chill bottles in around 15 minutes and cost £9.99. Beer drinkers can join in too: the Xcellent Global Beer Chiller Chilling Sticks, stainless steel rods you freeze and then stick in your beer bottles, are £9.99 for two. The chillers work in some soft drink bottles too. We started off with optimism, but let’s add some realism too: the British weather being what it is, it’s a good idea to have early warning of incoming bad weather. An outdoor weather station provides just that, and you can choose from traditional clock designs with integrated barometers and thermometers from around £25 or go high-tech with a wireless weather station, which can cost from around £25 to several hundred pounds depending on the features you want to have. Or you could always go on Amazon and buy the Amscan PPP GB Umbrella Hat, which offers the protection of an umbrella with the hands-free convenience of a hat for just £2.99.

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superb but will take an awful lot more maintenance and be a good deal less hardwearing. Spending that little bit extra usually pays - cheaper turf often contains weeds and sometimes pests or diseases, or simply does not contain a good grass mixture in the first place. Always buy the turf or arrange to have it delivered just when you need it, as storage never does it any good. If you do need to store it however, you can usually do this for a couple of days. The turves can remain rolled up for up to 24 hours, but for any longer than this unroll as soon as they are delivered and lay them out flat, grass side upwards, preferably on paving or plastic sheeting. Make sure that you keep them regularly watered and lay them as soon as possible.

Laying the turf It’s the time of year when things are starting to look lush and green, and beds and borders are beginning to come into their own. But does your lawn spoil it all by looking like a rather motheaten patchwork quilt? Or maybe you don’t have a lawn but think it would be great to possess one of those beautiful green surfaces in the centre of your garden? Whether you have decided your old lawn is well past its best or you want to create one from scratch, it is the perfect time to get started, and turf should still be available from specialist suppliers or garden centres.

Preparing the site If you want a new lawn, it is essential to get the site properly prepared. It takes time and effort, but every moment you spend is well worthwhile. Start by removing all weeds, large stones, debris and any old grass or lawn, then dig or fork over thoroughly to remove all taproots of weeds. If the area is really weed infested or covered with old lawn, then most people opt to kill this off with a weedkiller based on glyphosate. Then, once all the plant matter has died off, you can strip it away or dig it in. On sandy soils, incorporate some organic matter to improve moisture retention, while on very heavy soils it is often worth digging in grit and organic matter to improve drainage. Next, firm the whole area by treading it over evenly - walking over the site with fairly flat-soled boots is all you need to do. Once done, rake thoroughly with a garden rake and remove any stones or other debris which comes to the surface. Gently tread down the area again if raking makes it uneven.

Buying turf Always choose a reputable supplier and make sure that the turf you buy is suitable for the use you have in mind – some, especially those including lots of dwarf ryegrass, are much tougher than others, while some contain a seed mixture especially put together to make it suitable for use in shade. Others produce a ‘bowling green’ effect, which may look

It is essential that you lay your turves closely together and do not allow the edges to overlap. Make sure that the joins on each row are staggered (like bricks in a wall), as this will give an even finish. Starting at one side, lay the first row of turf using the adjacent path or lawn edging to form a straight line which you can work to. Roll out each turf carefully so that the edge of one abuts onto its neighbour. Lay the next row of turves, again ensuring that the long edges of each abut onto the long edges of the previous row. To avoid damaging the first row lay a plank over it which you can kneel on to lay the second row. Continue like this over the whole area until your new lawn is in position. Of course no lawn is ever exactly the right size to fit the turf length, so if you need a small section of turf to complete a row, add this in the middle of a row rather than at the end, as this will make it less likely to be dislodged or to dry out. If you want a curved edge to your lawn, lay the turves so that they overlap the new lawn edge and then cut them to shape using a half moon edger or a sharp border spade. When finished, gently tamp the area over using the back of a rake and if any turves sink in then carefully lift them and place some extra soil underneath until they are level. Finally, brush in a mixture of horticultural sand and finely sieved soil over the surface, taking care to ensure that any tiny gaps between the turves are filled in.

Care and maintenance As soon as the turf is in position, gently water it using a sprinkler, ensuring that this first watering allows the water to penetrate right down to the root level. If it doesn’t rain frequently then you will need to water your lawn on a regular basis, particularly for the first couple of months whilst the roots are getting established. In the meantime try to avoid walking on it too much and in no time at all you will have a gorgeous lawn to be proud of.

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Gadgets

TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN GROW

Great gadgets for the green fingered With the worst of the weather hopefully behind us, it’s time to turn to the great outdoors - and for many of us that means getting our gardens and hedges in shape. Technology can’t quite do the weeding or clipping for us just yet, but it can help in lots of other ways - including solving garden mysteries. If you’ve ever suspected that pets or other creatures have been damaging your plants, the TLC200 Green Camera is a weatherproof time lapse camera that’s designed to monitor your most precious plants and show you any skulduggery. At £139 it’s not cheap, but then neither are exotic plants that you might want to protect.

collection bag, automatically storing and mulching the clippings instead of throwing them all over the path. You’re going to feel a bit silly using it but the reward is a relatively mess-free finish, although it’s worth pointing out that at 7Kg plus the weight of the cuttings bag it’s quite heavy for protracted use. There is a smaller version, the Garden Groom Midi, which is £59.99 and weighs 2.7Kg.

As battery technology continues to improve, tool companies are coming up with ever more useful cordless devices for garden use. Bosch’s Isio Cordless Shrub/Grass Shear (£36) is a great example: it’s a rechargeable clipper for shrubs, hedges and grass, and there’s also an optional extension handle that means you can use it without bending down, and a sprayer tank that turns the device into a spray for pesticides or fertiliser. You can get all kinds of cordless garden tools now, ranging from hand-held clippers to enormous and faintly frightening tree limb loppers, but look for Lithium Ion battery packs, not the vastly inferior and less efficient Nickel Cadmium (NiCD). We’ve been hearing about robot lawn mowers for years now, but every time we’ve looked at them we’ve been put off by the enormous price tags of around £2,000. That’s changing, and it’s now possible to get a decent sized robot lawnmower for around £800. At the time of writing the Worx WG790E is £774 (the RRP is £899) and the Flymo Robotic Lawnmower is £835 (£998 RRP). The Flymo has a working area of 400 square metres and cuts 30 square metres per hour, and because it’s virtually silent you can get it to do its stuff when everybody’s asleep - and its anti-theft system means you don’t need to worry that somebody will steal it while you’re in bed. It’s not completely autonomous - you need to fit a wire to show it the garden’s boundary, or it’ll get lost - but it’s starting to look like an attractive way to keep your lawn in great condition. While we’re on the subject of robots, if you’re thinking of investing in a leaf blower it might be worth considering a drone instead: a number of YouTube clips show drones’ propellers quickly clearing leaves from driveways, and while drones are more expensive than leaf blowers (from a few hundred pounds for a good one compared to around £30 for a blower), you can’t use a leaf blower as a mobile camera or fun toy when you’ve finished tidying your garden. One way to avoid cleaning up leaves is to prevent them from landing in the first place. Say hello to the Garden Groom Pro, which has clearly been inspired by those home haircut devices you see in catalogues: it’s a £99 hedge trimmer with its own

Images L to R: TLC200 time lapse camera; Bosch Isio cordless shrub/shear; Flymo Robot Lawn Mower; Garden Groom Midi hedge trimmer

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Outdoor Living where different types of flooring can differentiate, say, a kitchen from a dining room, your choice of garden flooring can signal a change from one area to another. It is also a question of practicality and cost: specify a few stone slabs for the dining area, for example, and save money with woodchips in the children’s play area. Verticals are just as important, providing privacy, screening and dividing, adding visual interest and offering places for climbers to grow. Think about fences (dull ones can be changed fairly easily, or painted a bright colour for va va voom), hedges, walls, arches, arbours and pergolas – a simple metal archway over a path, for example, entwined with fragrant honeysuckle, would make a lovely focal point, while a small wooden pergola can provide a link between two different areas of the garden as well as offering a shaded spot in which to sit.

Longer days and (fingers crossed) lots of sunshine mean it’s time to head out to the garden. However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games, entertaining or simply putting your feet up and relaxing. The days of formal, look-but-don’t-touch gardens, with manicured lawns and ranks of ordered flowers in borders are – most would say thankfully – long gone. Today’s gardens are more like an outdoor room, used for playing, cooking, socialising and resting; in other words, they are multifunctional spaces that look good but also work hard for every member of the family.

Finally, furniture. Take the indoors outside with waterproof upholstery, outdoor sofas and all-weather rattan, choosing designs and colourways that link with the whole space. You can even accessorise outdoor sofas with scatter cushions and interior throws or blankets for when it gets chilly. Meanwhile, if space is restricted, opt for folding furniture and play equipment that can be put away when necessary, or consider building seating into your hard landscaping – an extra-wide low wall makes a great bench seat, for example, and you can even build in hinged storage for cushions. Armed with some basic design principles, the time is right to start planning your stunning summer garden. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying the sunshine day after day (we live in hope). And who knows, your efforts may also provide a long-term return. Creating more useable space outdoors is far more economical than a new basement or roof conversion, and turning outdoor space into an extra outdoor room may even add value to your property.

by Katherine Sorrell

It sounds wonderful, but if your garden is in need of an update, just how do you go about achieving this magical blend of practical and pretty? The secret, of course, is in the planning. Look at the bigger picture first. How will you use the space and what do you want from it? To begin with, sketch a plan of your garden on graph paper, and gather samples of the materials you intend to use – such as slate, willow or terracotta – to ensure that they co-ordinate. If in doubt, consider consulting a professional, whose training and experience means they will undoubtedly come up with practical solutions and inspirational ideas you would never have thought of yourself. In a large garden, the ideal layout includes separate areas for dining, relaxing and playing – perhaps with a ‘secret’ children’s area at the far end, including structures such as a swing, trampoline, climbing frame or tepee. A peaceful area away from both the house and the kids would be the ideal spot for a hammock or a deck chair – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. And the dining area is best set closest to the house, with space nearby for a barbecue or perhaps even an outdoor kitchen. Consider changes in levels – they add interest to a garden and are easier to deal with than slopes – but if you are carrying a tray out from the house, it’s best to avoid lots of steps between the door and the dining table. Flooring is key, too, dramatically affecting both how your garden looks and also how it feels underfoot. Will you choose stone slabs, gravel, bricks, decking, wood chips or perhaps tiles that complement the flooring in your kitchen for an inside-outside look? Just like indoors,

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Shrewsbury Flower Show Shrewsbury Flower Show is the worlds’ longest running independent flower show, running nearly every year since 1875. On the 12th and 13th of August the beautiful 29-acre Quarry Park, will be awash with wonderful flowers, fabulous food and live entertainment - the ultimate summer day out! The show is one of the country’s Premier Flower Show events, attracting top exhibitors from all over the country so expect fantastic floral displays, horticultural competitions and high quality trade stands. In the large Quarry Marquee you will find the top national nurseries and growers who create stunning displays to admire and inspire. Few could fail to be wowed by the spectacle of so many colourful blooms all at the peak of perfection.

FRI 12TH AND SAT 13TH AUGUST The Arena offers a variety of entertainment to suit every taste. The major attraction for 2016 is The Musical Ride of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, also live music on Friday night from The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Saturday from The Christians, performances from the choirs, massed band finale and stunning firework display both nights. For the green fingered visitors, horticultural expert Sarah Raven will be sharing gardening tips and advice. Whilst in the dedicated Foodhall celebrity chef, Gizzi Erskine will be creating mouth-watering, indulgent but healthy food. There are lots of great shopping opportunities in the large trade stands area and unique gifts are on offer in the dedicated Craft marquee. With children 15 years and under, admitted free when accompanied with an adult and a dedicated children’s area, the Shrewsbury Flower Show is an ideal family day out. Advance tickets cost £24 for adults, £22 for anyone over 60 and are available online at www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

Whilst the Severn Marquee is full of home grown flowers and vegetables. Advice is on hand from many exhibitors and horticultural organisations.

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“We manufacture, supply and install a range of different products which meet the requirements of each of our client’s individual needs. We’ve got fencing to suit every application and environment.” Working closely with a number of local authorities, Profence carry out work for various schools, parks and public buildings across the region. But it’s not just large scale work that the company carries out, they work with all types of property and buildings and offer advice throughout the planning, design and installation stages to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Shane said, “We employ 40 members of staff and they are all suitably trained. Our clients can rest assured that they are receiving the best service at all stages of the process from the free quotation to the finished article. After all we are good at what we do”.

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Tackling Troublesome Weeds Why is it that weeds always seem to grow faster and more vigorously than pretty well anything you actually choose to plant in your garden? Top of my weed hate list is hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), which produces a little rosette of leaves topped with a short spike with tiny white flowers, and I despise it because it spreads so quickly. Weeds are typically described as ‘any plant which is growing in the wrong place’ such as your flowerbeds, your vegetable garden, your shrubbery or your lawn. So what makes weeds such a nuisance? • They feed and take up moisture in great quantities and sometimes compete actively with nearby garden plants. • They can create shade and stunt the growth of nearby plants. • •.Those with a ground-cover like effect can cause the growth of garden plants to be distorted or held back. • Weeds may harbour pests or diseases. • So what can you do to try to minimise the problems they cause without spending hours with a hoe or sprayer? • Get on top of weeds early in the year - removing as many as possible before your garden plants start to grow strongly makes weeding easier and cuts down on the amount of competition the weeds cause. A hoe is one of the quickest ways to effectively kill off most annual weeds, but it needs to be a good one. • Disturb the soil as little as possible when you weed to prevent dormant weed seeds from germinating. • Some people avoid anything other than an early weeding and a late weeding, as they find that regular weeding seems to bring more seeds to the surface and encourages germination. • Remove your weeds before they set seed. • Avoid composting any weeds which are setting seed, have set seed or have particularly pernicious and resilient roots (dock and dandelion are classic examples of these). • When removing deep-rooted weeds such as dock and

dandelion, always make sure that you take out every fragment of root, as each piece left behind has the potential to form a new plant. The best tool I know for removing dandelion roots is my little red-handled weeder, see www.pippagreenwood. com/products/good-growing for more information. • Don’t take a short cut by rotovating ground which is heavily infested with weeds such as dandelions, docks, nettles or couch grass, as you’ll be chopping up their roots and helping to create more plants! • If you want to sow annuals or vegetable crops directly and minimise later problems with weeds, then try the stale seedbed technique. Prepare the area you intend to sow well in advance of your proposed seed sowing date, which allows dormant weed seeds to germinate; remove the weed seedlings and then sow or plant up as you wish. This should give you fewer problems later on. • Many weeds can be kept at bay if you cover the soil surface with two to three inches (5 – 7.5 cm) of mulch. • Use weedkillers with caution and ensure you choose one appropriate for the problem you have. Weedkillers are designed to kill off plants and they can do a lot of damage if allowed to contaminate your garden.

by Pippa Greenwood

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Books

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Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy.

Conspiracy – Iain Gale

Poor Boy Road – James L. Weaver

Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained. Well-researched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape.

Fast-paced and gripping from the first page, Poor Boy Road is a good bet for fans of action thrillers. Jake Caldwell is a mobenforcer who’s looking for a way out. When he’s called back to his childhood town to help care for his dying, abusive father, his boss hands him one last job – kill a local drug dealer. But can he do it? Great characters, believable dialogue and plenty of action combine to make this a real page-turner.

50 Evening Adventures – Tim, Kerry, Ella and Amy Meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family. There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside. Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can be carried out for free, or very cheaply.

The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography – Dave Myers and Si King If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names. Warm, honest and laughout -loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it.

The Den Book – Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Packed with creative inspiration, The Den Book is full of ideas to encourage Dad to get outside and have fun with the kids (or grandkids). Whether they want a forest hideaway, a fairy tent or a full-on fort, instructions are easy to follow, and many of the dens don’t require any special materials. Published by Frances Lincoln, it costs £12.99, so you should have enough funds left over to invest in some tarpaulin and twine.

More Home Comforts – James Martin Aspiring chefs and good honest cooks alike will enjoy this book. As the name implies, it’s packed with ideas for tasty, honest comfort food. Recipes are straightforward, with each step well explained. Most ingredients can be easily picked up at the supermarket, although a few will require a bit more forward planning. More than 100 recipes are included, many of which have been shown in the TV series. Dad will soon be whipping you up Beer Can Piri Piri Chicken, Lamb Belly with BBQ Sauce & Pickled Red Onion, or just some good old chocolate brownies.

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Beauty

A TOUCH OF INDULGENCE

Work and family demands can make it pretty difficult to find time to treat ourselves. Thankfully, our top picks this month make indulgence easy. I have very dry skin, so tend to use rich body butters. But sometimes I like something a bit lighter, that doesn’t take half an hour to sink in.

Odylique’s Rose Velvet Body Lotion, £29,

has proven a godsend. It’s a powerhouse of botanical ingredients, including aloe, avocado, cocoa bean, coconut and rose petals, smells gorgeous and absorbs quickly. My skin just drinks it up,

and feels much softer and more hydrated for the rest of the day. Plus, as it’s 100% natural (93% organic), it’s gentle enough to use on even my daughter’s sensitive skin. Continuing on with the rose theme, another of my beauty

Mixtress’s It’s All Roses Toner, £10.95. I find most toners too drying for my skin, but this one essentials at the moment is

is really hydrating. The main ingredient is rose water, from petals

that have been steamed to extract the oil and juice. Unsurprisingly, it smells beautiful and is perfect for freshening up on a hot day. I like to keep it to hand to spritz if my skin feels dried out by central heating or air-conditioning. It’s great at removing any last traces of makeup, and leaves skin feeling wonderfully soft.

Akamuti’s Sweet Orange Facial Cleanser, £7, is one of my all-time favourites. I try a lot of cleansers as a beauty writer, but

The sweet orange oil works as a natural exfoliator, to wipe away

dead skin cells and leave me with softer, ‘glowier’ skin. Other natural oils, including sweet almond and olive oil, ‘feed’ my skin and leave it softer and plumper. It’s effective at removing makeup (including mascara), but gentle enough for even my sensitive skin. Plus, a little goes a long way, so it’s superb value for money. A new lipstick always feels like a real indulgence. More so than a mascara or pretty much any other cosmetic product. A pop of colour and I’m set for whatever lies ahead that day.

new Joli Rouge Brilliant Lipsticks, £19.50,

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treat. Formulated with organic marsh samphire extract and mango oil, they’re very hydrating, so leave lips feeling utterly pampered. With a choice of 12 colours, there’s one to suit any skin tone. Guava gets my vote for daytime wear, though coral tulip comes a very close second. I’m a bit lazy when it comes to skincare, so I do love a product

Plantscription Powerful Lifting Overnight Mask, £52, by Origins does just that. As that makes it easier.

implied by the name, you massage it into your skin before bed, then forget about it. It absorbs into your skin, so you don’t need to faff around with cotton wool pads or a muslin cloth to remove it. Natural ingredients sourced from around the globe include Indian Commiphora, a tree resin that works to stimulate skin’s own anti-ageing Hyaluronic Acid. The mask helps to tighten, lift and plump skin, so you look fresher-faced in the morning, even if the kids/dog/partner woke you up several times in the night.

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Shropshire House, Chatham Court, St Georges

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This property is situated just of Redhill Way, on the prestigious development known as ‘Reflections at the Cloisters’ with local amenities in this charming suburb to include medical centre, pharmacy, two well regarded primary schools, a range of local shops and is immediately accessible to the Asda Superstore. This well proportioned detached family home offers spacious living accommodation briefly comprising; entrance hall, living room with French doors leading to the rear garden, dining room (currently used as a family room), study, guest cloakroom/W.C, large fully fitted breakfast kitchen and four bedrooms. Outside, the front of the property has been professionally landscaped and provides ample parking leading to the garage and access to the rear garden. The rear garden has been landscaped, to include a feature retaining wall, lawned area with borders and pagoda seating area. Energy rating - C.

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New Country Homes Department One of Shropshire’s longest-established estate agents is expanding its service by launching a department specialising in country homes.

“We are therefore best placed to advise on all matters relating to your property, whether it be with regards to the best way to present and sell your home, to advising on planning legislation and landlord and tenant law.

The new team at Nock Deighton has specific expertise in country properties, including planning and development issues, and has been introduced to meet a rise in demand from buyers.

Michael Nettleton, director of sales and marketing, added: “We are delighted to welcome Ross into the Nock Deighton fold.

Head of the Country Homes department is Ross D’Aniello, who has many years of experience specialising in country, village and rural property.

“I would be delighted to speak with you to discuss how we can tailor our services to cater to your needs.”

“Ross and his team are working closely with each of the seven Nock Deighton offices which are all well positioned throughout the three counties and are recognised as the ‘go-to’ local experts.

He said: “I am thrilled to join Nock Deighton, a company I have known and admired for many years.

“This enables the Country Homes department to have maximum coverage and to provide a comprehensive and unrivalled service to our clients.

“The Country Homes team provides a highly specialised and personal service regarding the sale and acquisition of high end and quality period, individual, country and village, estates, historical, and listed properties in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. “We work alongside our agricultural and surveying departments, and in doing so are able to draw upon their wealth of knowledge and experience.

“We have a database of qualified buyers who are either local or looking to move to the region - our teams work hard to gain the trust of these buyers in order to ensure that we are their first port of call if they wish to discuss their property requirements.”

Ross D’Aniello

For more information about the Country Homes department, contact Ross and the team on 01584 875555 or email r.daniello@nockdeighton.co.uk

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For the event, Blists Hill has teamed up with the organisers of Newport’s famous Nocturne cycle race. The technical course contains some formidable challenges for the riders, not least the fearsome climb up the Hay Inclined Plane. There are also steep descents, chicanes and single track sections, which weave around the historic buildings. The inaugural event in 2013 was described by Cycling Weekly magazine as “Britain’s craziest bike race!” Cyclo-cross is one of the fastest growing disciplines of cycle sport with urban and summer events leading the way.

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Although mountain bikes can be used in the event, most competitors will be on specialist ‘cross bikes’, which are faster and a blend of a racing bike and a mountain bike. Between watching the races, spectators will be able to wander around the historic streets and view the industrial monuments and land marks of the 52-acre site, set in the beautiful Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. There is an also an opportunity for tots to take part in a balance bike race.

Gates open at 5.15pm and the first race will start at 6pm with the event finishing at approximately 9.30pm; spectators are welcome for just £3, payable at the gate; children under 16 will be free of charge and must be accompanied by an adult. Ironbridge Gorge Museum Passports are not valid for this evening and dogs will not be allowed. For more details visit www.newportshropshirecc.org.uk/ queenviccx, further information about Blists Hill can be found on www.ironbridge.org.uk or call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on Tel: 01952 433 424.

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Which Type of ISA Individual Savings Accounts were first introduced in 1999. They provided exemption from income tax and capital gains tax, and quickly became a popular place to save and invest. Back then, it was a straightforward choice between a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares equivalent, but with seven different types of Individual Savings Account now available, making the right choice is much more complicated. So how do you know which ISA is best for you, and even whether you’re eligible to apply? We take a look at the different ISA accounts available, to identify which ones might suit your needs.

Instant Access Cash ISA A straightforward tax-free savings account offered by banks and building societies - interest rates have fallen considerably in recent years, but it’s also a risk-free way to put your money to one side. You get instant access to your savings, and need to be at least 16 years of age to open this account.

Stocks and Shares ISA Stocks and Shares ISAs are open to anyone aged 18 or over. The money is divided between various investment products, including company shares, government and corporate bonds, and unit trusts. Although as an investment there’s greater risk with a Stocks and Shares ISA, you can control your exposure to it by splitting your annual allowance between this and a Cash ISA.

Junior ISA Parents can save for their children in a Junior ISA. It’s open to children under the age of 18, but the child can only open an account if they are aged 16 or over. The annual allowance currently stands at £4,080, but a child between the ages of 16 and 18 can also open an adult ISA, which boosts their saving capacity. For a child under the age of 16, the account must be opened by a parent or legal guardian, but there are no restrictions on who can pay money in once it’s open.

Help to Buy ISA A fairly recent addition to the ISA family, the Help to Buy ISA was introduced in December 2015 in an attempt to boost the first-time buyer market. For every £4 saved, the government has pledged to add a £1 bonus (up to a maximum of £3,000), making it a great way to save for a deposit on a first property. There are limits on how much you can save each month, however, so it’s a good idea to start saving early. You can put away a maximum of £200 a month into a Help to Buy ISA, as well as a lump sum of up to £1,000 when the account is opened.

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You’ll receive the bonus when your property purchase is complete, and as couples are entitled to have a Help to Buy ISA each, there’s the potential to receive an extra £6,000 from the government.

Inheritance ISA To avoid having to pay tax on a deceased partner’s ISA savings, the Chancellor introduced the facility to inherit tax-free from December 2014. From the date of a spouse’s death, the surviving partner is granted an Additional Permitted Subscription (APS) for the total amount in the account, and has three years in which to use it. Once an APS application form has been completed, they can open an account in their own name and the money will be transferred across.

Lifetime ISA The Lifetime ISA will be introduced from 2017, and is for people between the ages of 18 and 39. A 25% bonus from the government is available, so for every £4 saved they will put in £1 up to a maximum of £1,000. If money is withdrawn for anything other than a house purchase, you’ll be charged 5% on the amount taken out and lose the government bonus. It can be used towards the purchase of a house up to the value of £450,000, otherwise you need to keep the money in the account until the age of 60 to avoid the penalty. Additionally, the account needs to be open for a minimum period of a year to qualify for the government top-up. You can hold a Lifetime ISA and a Help to Buy ISA at the same time, but are only eligible to receive the bonus on one of them.

Innovative Finance ISA This is seen to be a riskier choice for investors, but one that potentially brings higher returns. One of the risks is that your money won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme because the banks are not involved. You place your money with peer-to-peer lending platforms, which could attract a higher rate of interest than with Cash or Stocks and Shares ISAs. At the time of writing, however, there are only eight such online lenders offering this type of ISA. The ISA limit for the 2016/17 tax year is £15,240, rising to £20,000 in 2017/18, and the savings year runs from 6th April to the following 5th April. Each type of ISA has its own pros and cons, and it’s worth remembering that unless you opt for a fixed rate ISA, interest rates can fluctuate widely throughout the year. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-3505692/Theseven-different-types-offer-choose-one-you.html http://www.moneywise.co.uk/banking-saving/savings-accounts-isas/ how-to-inherit-isa http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-3520497/ From-new-Lifetime-Isa-shared-ownership-banish-time-buyer-blues. html

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Do You Ever Sing I always sang in the shower and I often thought of joining a choir but I was certain they wouldn’t all fit in my bathroom so I took what I thought was the brave step of going along to a rehearsal to find out what it was like. Like most people, at first I was nervous and self-conscious but someone said to me “don’t think about what you’re doing, think about why you are doing it”. Of course we were all there doing it because we love singing, we love music and we all come to thrive on the camaraderie associated with any likeminded group.

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new friends, gone to some fantastic places, laughed more than I could possibly imagine, whilst at the same time being part of something that gives so much pleasure to so many people. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir have been spreading happiness with song and laughter for nearly sixty years, why not come along and spend a night with us. Rehearsals are on Thursday, contact Steve for the venue details. 07854 232965 or statbeads@hotmail.com, don’t be afraid.

Then comes the first concert, when the nerves are jingling, but within seconds of the first few bars you realise that the audience are all on your side, they too love music, they too love singing, why else would they be there if not. You relax and find yourself enjoying every minute of the performance, which flies by with exhilaration. Add this to the thought that not only are you helping to raise money for worthwhile causes but you are participating in a very healthy pastime. Well, at least until you get to the pub afterwards. I don’t think there is a down side to joining a choir. You don’t have to read music, if I hadn’t joined I would still be sitting watching the usual drivel on TV, I wouldn’t have made lots of

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TOILET TRAINING A PUPPY How do you know when they need to go? After a while you’ll be able to spot the signs, but until then it’s a good idea to take them outside first thing in the morning, and when they’ve eaten or had a drink of water, but generally at regular hourly intervals throughout the day at first. When accidents happen Accidents are inevitable at this stage, but it’s important not to tell off your puppy. Just take them to the designated toilet area as soon as possible to keep the message consistent. Rewarding your dog when they do the right thing is far better than reacting negatively when they don’t. You wouldn’t want them to be frightened of you, and by using positive responses you’ll soon be able to form a strong bond with your new pet. http://blog.petplan.co.uk/12/2015/advice/dogtraining-how-to-toilet-train-puppy-housetraining/

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ARE NOT Lasting Powers JUST FOR of Attorney THE ELDERLY Many people recognise the importance of making a Will but do not realise the significance of making Lasting Powers of Attorney. Have you considered what would happen if you lost your mental capacity and the impact it could have on your loved ones if measures have not been put in place? Most of us have people who would be willing to help however it is not that simple when dealing with institutions. A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you to appoint representatives who can make decisions on your behalf. They can ‘step into your shoes’ when you are unable to make decisions for yourself. There are two types; Property and Financial and Health and Welfare which can deal with a range issues from running your bank accounts/business to decisions about where you live and how you should be treated medically. People can become incapacitated at any time during their lives either through an accident or illness. If you are a business owner, have you considered who would take over the daily running of your business? Who would have the authority to access the bank accounts and make decisions? Restrictions and guidance on how to manage your affairs/business can all be including in a Lasting Power of Attorney. If you would like to discuss making Lasting Powers of Attorney, please feel free to call me on 01952 297919.

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OR LEAVING THE EU

What are the implications for your personal finances? With so much speculation about the economic implications of leaving the EU, you are probably wondering what the effect will be on your personal finances, whether we stay or go. The problem is there’s a lack of hard data or previous experience on which to model financial predictions for leaving the EU, so clear judgement is already hampered. David Cameron’s negotiations at the summit earlier this year mean that we retain the pound if we stay in Europe, and won’t be forced into adopting the euro at any future point. Many top business people and political figures are campaigning strongly to leave, and envision a more stable UK having regained our independence - negotiating trade deals on our own terms, and taking back the control we once had.

So what issues should we be thinking about?

To provide a clearer picture of the issues involved when thinking about the pound in your pocket, we’ve covered a few of the areas that would experience the biggest impact should we exit, as well as providing some of the expert opinions aired in the media over the last few months on: • The value of the pound. • The state of the property market. • Fuel prices. • Flight and travel costs. • Data roaming charges.

A majority vote to leave the EU

The value of sterling At the start of 2016, sterling fell to its lowest level for 10 years against the dollar, largely due to the uncertainty surrounding our membership of the European Union. In general, a weaker sterling brings higher inflation and reduced purchasing power for consumers, but low value might only be an issue during the transition period rather than in the long-term. Ratings agency, Moody’s, have also suggested the UK’s strong credit rating could be put at risk if we leave the EU, but as we mentioned earlier, opinions aren’t based on hard evidence as there’s no data on which to model an outcome. Others have suggested that being independent of Europe would allow us to forge our own way without impedance, taking more control over how sterling fares in the markets. In fact, former CBI leader, John Longworth, recently expressed his personal view that the UK’s future would be “brighter” if we left Europe. The property market Earlier this year, online estate agents eMoov surveyed 1,000 homeowners about the impact of an exit on property prices. 55% of people thought an exit would affect the price of their property with 34% of this number suggesting that it could increase the value of their home.1 eMoov say that, rather than an exit from Europe directly affecting the UK property market, the accompanying general

economic uncertainty might dissuade would-be purchasers from making such a huge financial decision, which could then reduce overall demand. Fuel prices The Automobile Association claims that petrol prices would rise by nearly 19p per litre soon after an exit vote.2 Their calculation was based on a report by Goldman Sachs, which estimated a 20% fall in the value of the pound, and a tripling of oil prices. If this sounds like a huge increase you might be right; however, the RAC suggests that even if sterling did fall in value, fuel prices would not be dramatically affected by the drop. Cost of travel Dame Carolyn McCall, CEO of easyJet, has warned that the cost of travel would rise steeply if we exit the EU, and it would mean the end of cheap flights. Others suggest a less severe impact for holidaymakers, saying that a fall in local prices within many countries would compensate for the drop in sterling value. Again, even if a drop in the value of the pound does occur, there’s no reason to believe that it would be a long-term problem. Data roaming charges The cost of using mobile phones and other devices abroad could increase significantly if we leave the EU. This is because the arrangement to reduce extortionate data roaming fees once charged by UK providers may no longer be valid if we are not part of the European Union. It is thought unlikely that a similar agreement could be reached by an independent UK.

Voting to stay

At the EU summit in February, David Cameron secured ‘special status’ for the UK in Europe. This includes exemption from the ‘ever closer union’ which would involve greater political integration of member states - one of the original intentions of the EU’s founders. The Prime Minister also attained specific recognition that the euro was not the sole currency within the Union, protecting the existence of sterling now and in the future. Financial regulation by Europe is expected to continue, however, and this is one of the major issues for those wanting to exit. Author and property expert, Kate Faulkner, believes that growth of the property market would continue if we were to stay in Europe, but this would be at a reasonable level rather than a return of the unsustainable price rises that we’ve seen in the past. https://www.lovemoney.com/news/50954/brexit-eu-in-out-referendumproperty-prices-petrol-pensions-air-fares-jobs http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/money/mortgages-bills/what-a-brexit-couldmean-for-our-money-11364042606186 https://www.emoov.co.uk/news/2016/02/23/brexit-could-see-uk-houseprices-drop-by-5/ 1

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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival attracted a record 12,000 motorcyclists on Sunday (8th May 2016), which raised £63,500 for the vitally important life saving charity. Over 6,000 motor bikers took part in the 23 mile Ride Out from Meole Brace in Shrewsbury, 40% more than participated in 2015, demonstrating the growing popularity of the event among the biking fraternity. The riders and pillions were led by motorcycle and truck racing legend, Steve Parrish, adventure motorcyclist and author, Nick Sanders, ITV4 Motorbike Show’s Henry Cole, the Emergency Bikers, Mark Hayes (Flymo) and Steve Forrest, and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s chief executive, Hanna Sebright. In total, the event raised £63,500 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, over 40 per cent more than 2015’s total, which will help

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I WILL DO IT But tomorrow never comes. That seems to be the case when we are asked have we made a Will? It is a protective mechanism to try and not think about the inevitable for all of us. Making a Will is one of the most important purchases we will ever make in life.

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New Lighting Showroom SES (Shropshire Electrical Supplies) has recently moved to much larger premises based at Hortonwood 7 in Telford. With over 25 years of experience in the supply of electrical products and accessories, the team at SES are highly knowledgeable and experienced in everything electrical, so should to be able to answer any questions you may have and will help you find the right product for your needs.

SES stock a vast range of electrical items, from lighting and light fittings to sockets, cable and wiring, and pretty much everything in between - all at great prices that they think you’ll find hard to beat. Combine all that with their unrivalled customer service and we think there are so many compelling reasons to visit SES for all your electrical supplies. SES stock a huge range of products which are carefully selected from leading brands such as JCC; Schneider; TimeGuard; Hager; and many more – and all come with full manufacturers’ warranties. The products include:

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With the new larger premises, SES is currently launching the largest showroom for lighting in Telford, which should be open towards the end of June and will open under the name Choice Lighting. As the name suggests they will offer a wide choice of lighting that will include wall lights, ceiling lights, floor lamps, table lamps, LED lighting and outdoor lighting which will be on display along with a wide range of decorative switches and sockets to compliment the lighting range. The lighting showroom will display a mix of retro, vintage and modern lighting for any room and will be very competitive on price with the high street shops. The opening hours are 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 12 on a Saturday, making them the only electrical wholesale company to open in Telford on a Saturday with FREE parking. Find all your electrical needs at competitive prices, combined with unrivalled product knowledge and customer service, visit Shropshire Electrical Supplies and Choice Lighting who welcome both retail and wholesale customers.

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Storage Solutions

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Halls

Coats, shoes and umbrellas seem to multiply in mysterious ways, and finding storage space for them in a narrow hallway can be a headache. Hallway storage is all about organisation – not just buying slimline furniture such as console tables or storage benches, but also providing a variety of storage types: instead of just having some coat hooks behind the door, add a couple of racks at the bottom for shoes, maybe a hook for an umbrella, and a shelf at the top for bits and pieces. The result? A store-all solution. Alternatively, in many hallways it’s possible to build a cupboard under the stairs, kitted out inside with practical hooks, shelves and racks.

Bathrooms

We all want to be able to maximise space, show off the things we love and find the things we need quickly and easily. Well-designed storage makes an enormous difference to how good our homes look and how streamlined our lives can be. Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell takes us through some room-by-room ideas. From spices to ski gear, toys to towels and photos and files, our homes are full of stuff. Stuff that we have to find space for, stuff that might need to be displayed or concealed, stuff for which we have to provide storage. Each room, large or small, requires specific solutions. You could do this yourself, plotting on graph paper where doors, windows, radiators and other furnishings will go, making use of otherwise ‘dead’ spaces such as under stairs or sloping ceilings, the alcoves either side of a chimney breast or the space below a bay window. Or you could employ either an interior designer or an architect. Designers will be particularly helpful for creating an overall ‘look’, but should also be knowledgeable about space planning and have plenty of resources and contacts, while architects are suited to more extensive works that involve extensions or alterations, and can offer inventive ideas to make the most of your space.

Living Rooms

Storage and display go hand in hand, especially in a living room, which is often the public face of a home, and where you’ll want to show off treasured possessions at the same time as concealing less attractive items. The best way to cope with these twin demands is to build in storage that includes open shelving and/or display niches, and cupboards within which you can hide whatever you like. In a typical period home, there is often a central chimney breast with alcoves either side which are ideal for shelving above and cupboards below. Alternatively, you could run a long, low cupboard along one entire wall – perhaps incorporating a fireplace or TV in the centre – the top of which could also serve as either seating or display space. Thinking more laterally, when two rooms have been knocked into one there may be space for shelving or cupboards over the central double doors, or in a small room it may be possible to find much-needed shelving space above (and perhaps around) the door or the windows.

It’s surprising how much kit you need to store in a bathroom – and this tends to be one room where storage furniture often gets overlooked. Custommade floor and wall cabinets offer a great solution for storing toiletries and spare towels, keeping surfaces completely clear, while vanity units with shelves, drawers and cabinets hide belongings from view and can be built around sanitaryware to cover up unattractive pipe work. Alternatively, you might consider free-standing options such as dressers, cupboards and chests, and wall-mounted pieces such as shelves, racks and mirrored cupboards. For a complete, streamlined solution, pipe runs can be hidden behind floor-to-ceiling false walls made from studwork and plasterboard, within which you can punch shallow shelves and cupboards. This is also possible when building a shower wall, allowing you to create handy niches in which to store shampoos and soaps.

Bedrooms

Clothes storage is one of those things that most of us can never get enough of, and in an ideal world you would design it specifically for whoever is using it. There are four ways to fit out a bedroom: use free-standing pieces that you can take with you when you move (but probably won’t make the very best use of space); find a carpenter or joiner to make you an utterly bespoke room; commission a fitted-furniture specialist and choose from one of their ranges – which often feature ingenious storage solutions; or use inexpensive, off-the-shelf elements, readily available from DIY sheds or storage specialists, and make it up yourself. Each option has its pros and cons, so it’s a question of working out what best suits you, your property and your pocket.

Children’s Rooms

The first consideration for storage in children’s rooms is that your little ones can reach everything they need all by themselves. Raised beds with storage underneath are very useful for storing clothes or toys at just the right height. It’s also important that drawers are easy to open, but with stops that prevent them from sliding right out if pulled hard. As for play storage, be very organised. Use large boxes, baskets or cupboards for bigger toys, and smaller containers (labelled if necessary) for things like Lego, toy soldiers and paints. Image - Form playroom storage, featuring Form Konnect 1x1 cubes, £10; Form floating shelves, from £5; and Form photo shelves, £10. All Form at B&Q, tel. 0333 014 3098; www.diy.com.

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The Hideaway divan base from Hypnos offers significant increases in storage capacity compared with traditional drawer divans. All storage areas are concealed behind beautifully upholstered deep valances, which cover the full height of the divan base. These practical and flexible pleated valances provide an exquisite tailored finish and attractive detailing, whilst ensuring easy access to stored items.

The Hideaway divan offers a unique choice of hidden storage. On beds larger than a single (90cm), which come with two divan halfs, there is the option to have drawers on one side and the large hideaway cavity on the other. It is the large open cavity that provides real flexibility for storage. Its robust design and construction caters for the storage of heavier and larger sized items like suitcases and boxes. The valances not only hide the cavity, but in the cases of drawers, also completely hides the outline of the drawer. All Hideaway divans are non-spring platform top divans that rest on castors for ease of movement. The base features a solid wooden top to provide a more supportive feel to the mattress, and is upholstered in fabric with a wide range of colour choices allowing you to match your divan to your home.

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Trio Furnishings is based in Ketley, Telford and employs a very loyal and customer focused team who are all experts in their own division of the group, ensuring you the customer enjoys a very warm and welcoming experience when you visit. The 26,000 square feet maze of showrooms has sofas, carpets, beds, bedroom furniture, dining furniture and lounge furniture hosting some of the most enviable displays and products around. Trio’s statement is “Furniture is our business” and their vision is “Everybody can have anything, anytime, straight away”. They continue to re-invest not only back into the business creating up-to-date displays with new products and trends but they have just invested £3,000 on a state of the art cardboard and plastic bailer to recycle the whole of the waste that is created by running one of the largest independent furniture stores in Shropshire. Having appointed a new visual merchandise team their latest measure is to create a department store feel with piped music and different themes presented as you walk around the massive superstore. A recent £20,000 has been invested on a deeper sleeper display of Sealy posturepeadic beds, which has just been installed along with a £50,000 Halo studio and £10,000 on the finest leather sofas, Editions by Natuzzi Group. The company continues to house the largest brand names in the furniture and carpet industry, especially the bedding department. A further £5,000 is currently being invested on new heating system on the carpet department alone with a Powerflex heating system that will remotely control the flow of warm air circulating the department. The choice of carpets mirrors their vision statement, that everybody can have anything, their prices are very competitive from starter homes and landlords and people who are on a budget to those that

have the ability to enjoy the finest 100% hand made woollen carpets designed by Jacaranda. A further 10,000 square feet extension is currently being discussed to join the Telford store, this will allow more stock to be held for busy times like Christmas and bank holidays as they are finding people like to come in and buy but they want it that day. In addition to the branded furniture Trio Furnishings also deal with worldwide factories that deliver in 40ft containers every month. Their own brand “Trio Furnishings” carries seven exclusive designs of metal beds frames; they also have a range of solid oak furniture, all hand made using the finest American oak and a further collection of recliner sofas. A deal has just been signed off with Lay-z-boy, one of the world’s largest furniture with motion companies, this is the latest brand name to join the group. The new 27 seat show display has now been launched along with the famous Duresta upholstery. Further investment is also underway to build their online sales. Their website www.triofurnishings.com now attracts tens of thousands of people weekly. This is their latest growth area with new employees are being taken on to join the online team to cope with the demand of telesales and online orders, which are despatched nationally daily. They also offer an interior design plan. They have just completed a 4 bedroomed showhome for Hamma investments in Oakengates and things like rhino heads and large posters of New York are not to be sneezed at, as they look amazing. Its fair to say Trio Furnishing do not let the grass grow under their feet, they constantly move with the times, trends and designs and that’s why after 43 years in retails they are still attracting new customers, most who will return. Ring now 01952 610316.

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Growing Up, Not Growing Out

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Most parents would say that their child’s health and life expectancy is vitally important to them. Yet nearly a third of all children in the UK are overweight or obese – increasing their risk of long-term health issues and a shortened lifespan. Last year Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, offered his explanation. “Junk food, sugary fizzy drinks and couch potato lifestyles are normalising obesity and as parents, a third of us can’t now spot when our own child is seriously overweight.” National Childhood Obesity Week, running from 4th-10th July, aims to raise awareness of this escalating problem.

The Scale of the Problem The 2014 Public Health Survey for England (HSE) showed that 31.2% of children aged 2 to 15 were overweight or obese. The 2014/15 National Child Measurement identified 19.1% of Year 6 children (aged 10-11) as obese and a further 14.2% as overweight, while even more worryingly, 9.1% of Reception children (aged 4-5) were already obese, with another 12.8% overweight.

The Danger of Childhood Obesity Many people dismiss a child’s extra weight as ‘puppy fat’ they’ll ‘grow out of’. This is a dangerous myth. Obese infants and children often remain obese through to adulthood, greatly increasing their risk of serious health problems including insulin resistance, premature onset of diabetes, premature onset of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, disability, musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis) and endometrial, breast and colon cancers. Dr Sania Nishtar, Co-Chair of the WHO Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity, warned: “Overweight and obesity impact on a child’s quality of life, as they face a wide range of barriers, including physical, psychological and health consequences. We know that obesity can impact on educational attainment too and this, combined with the likelihood that they will remain obese into adulthood, poses major health and economic consequences for them, their families and society as a whole.”

Tackling the Problem What the government is doing: • The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) provides data to help the government understand children’s weight issues and formulate strategies for tackling them - and is also intended as a ‘vehicle for engaging with children and families about healthy lifestyles and weight issues’. Every year, trained healthcare professionals in school measure the height and weight of children in reception class (aged 4- 5 years) and year 6 (aged 10-11 years), using these measurements to calculate a Body Mass Index (BMI) centile. • Initiatives such as the Change4Life programme provide families with straightforward information about healthy lifestyles. • The Sugar Tax may be controversial, but hopefully it will encourage companies to reduce sugar in their products. Government research shows that if sugar in soft drinks was halved, sugar consumption would decrease by 5g in young children and adults and 11g in 10-19 year olds. If the nation’s sugar intake dropped to recommended levels within 10 years, 4,000 early deaths could be avoided and the NHS would save £480 million every year.

What Parents Can Do: • Give your child the best start. Exclusively breastfeeding babies until 6 months significantly reduces their risk of becoming overweight or obese. • Reduce Their Sitting Time. Research has proved that sitting for prolonged periods damages our health, even if we get regular exercise. So keep their box set binge-watching sessions to a minimum and ensure they’re broken up with short bursts of activity – creating something, helping with gardening or a trip to the park. • Increase Their Physical Activity. This needn’t be team sports or a gym session; find something they enjoy. Walking or cycling all or part of the way to school, a trip to the park or playground, countryside walks, kicking a football around, swimming, trying indoor snowboarding or skating, playing tag or trying a fitness videogame or dance DVD are all just as good. • Ensure They Get Enough Sleep. Lack of sleep can affect appetite-stimulating hormones, as well as affecting memory and concentration, lowering immunity and increasing the risk of mental and physical health problems. • Improve Their Diet > Beware sugar. Children and young people consume 3 times the recommended amount of sugar on average. Look out for hidden sugars in sauces and cereals, cut out sugary drinks, and if your children are used to adding sugar to cereals or drinks, wean them off slowly so that the change in taste isn’t too dramatic. > Provide at least Five a Day. This can be any form of fruit or vegetables, although ensure it’s not all from juices, as these contain free sugars just as damaging as those in sugary drinks. > Monitor Portion Size. Active teens need more calories, but younger children need significantly smaller portions. > Monitor Pocket Money Spending to ensure it isn’t spent on junk food and sweets. Finally, Set a Good Example. If you spend most of your free time in front of the TV or computer eating unhealthy snacks, it will be hard to persuade your child that following suit will damage their health and life expectancy. For more information on healthy lifestyles for children, visit:

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Don't Try to Hide

FROM POOR HEARING

When did you last mishear someone’s name, fail to follow the plot of a TV drama or ask someone to repeat something they said, two or three times? According to the website NHS Choices, there are approximately four million people in the UK with hearing loss who could benefit from wearing hearing aids, but who either ignore their condition or refuse to do anything about it. An occasional hearing lapse – particularly in a noisy environment - may not be a cause for concern, but if you regularly experience difficulties you should probably seek help. However, while most people are happy to accept treatment for poor eyesight and impaired mobility, many are reluctant to do so when it comes to their hearing. So why is it so hard for us to admit to hearing problems?

As a society we have become much more compassionate about aging issues such as memory loss and dementia, but sadly there is still a tendency to regard age-related deafness as something of a joke. Carry out an online search for “hard of hearing old man” or “hard of hearing old woman” and you’ll find exaggerated images of senior citizens, hands cupped round ears, looking angry or hopelessly confused. It doesn’t help that the models who pose for these shots, clad in grey wigs and brandishing ear trumpets, are often years younger. We wouldn’t dream of creating caricatures of people with poor eyesight, so why do we pick on those who find it hard to hear? Human beings often use humour to defuse their fears and it may simply be that deafness frightens us more than other age-related health issues. Hearing loss can be profoundly isolating, leading sufferers to lose confidence and become withdrawn. Not only that, research has shown that it can lead to cognitive impairment and depression. No wonder, then, that so many of us are in denial about our hearing problems, inventing reasons why we missed a vital piece of information: “They’re always mumbling on TV” or “The doorbell’s playing up”. Although you may want to hide your condition from loved ones, it’s not a secret that can be kept forever. When people lose their hearing they not only tend to retreat from normal social interaction, they also force others to work much harder to communicate with them. Hearing impairment in one individual can affect their whole family and the longer they leave it, the less chance there is that they will be able to adapt to using a hearing aid. Hearing experts such as Louise Hart from Action on Hearing Loss agree that the sooner you start to use an aid, the more you’ll get out of it. She believes that many people are put off wearing aids because it will make them look old, but points out that modern devices are a great improvement on those that were available even a decade ago. “Not only do today’s digital hearing aids work better than the older analogue ones, they’re also much smaller and neater than they used to be,” she says.

Choosing a hearing aid Hearing aids are powered by tiny batteries and nowadays almost all models are digital, rather than analogue. You can choose between several different types, depending on your personal tastes and needs. The Behind-the-Ear (BTE) model does what it says: resting behind the ear, it transmits sound through either an earmould or a small, soft tip that enters the ear canal. In-the-Ear (ITE) sits in the ear canal and the shell of the ear, while In-the-Canal (ITC) fits inside the ear canal with its working parts in the earmould. The Completely-in-theCanal (CIC) fits deeper into your ear canal than an ITC aid. You can obtain hearing aids through the NHS. However it’s worth bearing in mind that the ITE, ITC and CIC models mentioned above are not standard issue for the NHS, although they may be available in certain circumstances. You’ll have a wider choice if you buy privately, but this can be a more costly option. Fears that NHS models may be old-fashioned, unsightly or less efficient are unfounded, according to Louise Hart, who adds: “The NHS can procure high-quality digital hearing aids. For most situations, they perform very well and the waiting time to get one is short.” If you or someone you know is worried about their hearing, try the free online hearing test at www.actiononhearingloss. org.uk. If you’d like to know more about hearing loss, the charity Hearing Link can help by providing information, services and support. Visit www.hearinglink.org or telephone 0300 111 1113. Hearing loss can be worrying for you and your family, but don’t let outdated prejudices prevent you from getting help. In future there’s no reason why using a hearing aid shouldn’t be just as acceptable as wearing a pair of reading glasses.

by Kate McLelland

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Physiotherapy Based Bike Fit Over the years with the increased success of team GB both on the track and on the road there has been huge increase in people wanting to take up cycling and this in turn has seen an increase in cycling related injuries sustained on the bike. Within the clinic we have begun to see these problems with an awful lot of cyclists riding with pain and discomfort often down to incorrect posture on the bike, lower back pain and knee pain being the most common injuries. Here at SB Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Clinic we have developed a physiotherapy based bike fit where we have taken the expertise offered by experienced bike fit specialist and used our expertise and knowledge of anatomy and injuries to develop this service, based on your current and previous injury history. The area of bike fitting is a much debated

topic throughout the world of cycling. What’s the best position in relation to comfort, optimum aerodynamics and performance? There are varying levels of service offered to you at the point of sale. When you purchase a new bike whether it is your first or an upgrade, you can go for a basic fit to more in-depth systems such that use infrared 3D technology to measure the cyclist’s optimum position. In some cases you may just be sold the bike with very little advice about positioning. Now of course like most hobbies you can explore these options to suit your affordability. The service we have developed would benefit beginners, novices and more experienced cyclists. Whether you are starting out and want to get set up correct or if you are already experiencing pain it is a service you may benefit from. For more information email admin@shropshirephysio.co.uk or speak to Steve Briggs on 01952 462330

The service offers: Basic Road Bike fit including: • Cleat positioning using the Ergon biomechanics plate system • Saddle position/Height • Laser assessed knee hip & foot alignment • Torso angle • The open shoulder angle • Bar Position

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WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY

World Blood Donor Day on 14th June is an annual event supported by the World Health Organisation. This year’s campaign celebrates blood donors and highlights the idea that blood connects us all. It seeks to raise public awareness of the need for regular blood donation, inspiring more people to become blood donors and persuading health ministers worldwide to strive for their countries to become self-sufficient in safe, voluntarily donated blood and blood products.

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Why Should You Give Blood?

If you’re nervous, take along a friend or a distraction such as a book or MP3 player. Pre-booked appointments shouldn’t take more than an hour.

Have you ever considered giving blood? It’s easy to find reasons not to, but it’s also easy to assume that blood will be instantly available if we need a blood transfusion. However, in the UK alone we need over 6,000 people to give blood every day to meet our needs. It’s not just victims of accidents and trauma that need blood transfusions. Your blood could also save the lives of patients undergoing surgery or cancer treatments, new mothers suffering haemorrhage during or after childbirth and people with blood disorders or sickle cell disease. In 2014, 67% of donated blood in the UK was used to treat medical conditions including anaemia, cancer and blood disorders, 27% was used in surgery (including emergencies) and 6% was used to treat blood loss after childbirth.

Who Can Give Blood? If you’re fit, healthy, aged 16 to 66 and weigh over 7 stone 12 lbs or 50kg, you should be able to start donating blood. Existing donors can carry on donating blood beyond 66. Men can give blood every 3 months and women, every 4 months. However, there are things that can affect your eligibility to give blood, such as hazardous occupations, receiving a transplant, travel to certain countries in the last year, some cosmetic procedures and existing medical conditions. You can check your eligibility on the NHS webpage www.blood.co.uk/whocan-give-blood. Also, women under 20 who weigh under 10st 3lb (65kg) or are under 5’ 6” (168cm) tall will need to have their blood volume estimated before they can give blood, as a low blood volume may cause fainting during donation.

Registering To Be a Blood Donor You can register online at www.blood.co.uk, by phone by calling 0300 123 2323, or at a blood donation venue during a session. You can book an appointment in advance or take a walk-in slot at one of the 23,000 blood donation sessions held at more than 3,000 venues each year. 24 of these venues are permanent blood donor centres in major towns and cities, while the others are temporary local venues such as village halls.

To keep yourself as healthy and comfortable as possible when you donate blood, ensure that beforehand you: • Eat regular meals. • Get a good night’s sleep. • Drink plenty of fluids (but avoid alcohol for 24 hours). • Wear loose, comfortable clothing. • Avoid exercise that’s more strenuous than your usual activities. • Know your medical and travel history.

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Prior to your donation, you’ll be given a welcome leaflet and a drink just before you give blood, to help you stay hydrated. Your identity and the information on your donor health check form will be confirmed, and your iron levels will be checked by testing a drop of blood from your finger. A registered nurse will be on hand to discuss any concerns. In the donation chair, a small cuff is placed on your arm to maintain a light pressure. The donation site will be cleaned with antiseptic before the needle, which is connected to a blood bag with your unique donor number, is inserted. A special agitator scale constantly measures your donated blood and will stop your donation automatically once the 470ml mark is reached, which usually takes 5-10 minutes. You shouldn’t feel any discomfort or pain. Once the needle is removed, a sterile dressing is applied to your arm.

After Your Donation You should keep the pressure roll on for 30 minutes and the dressing on for 6 hours. You’ll be sent to the refreshment area to relax and encouraged to have a snack and at least 2 drinks before you leave. Once you’re home, you should avoid having a hot bath and using your donation arm for anything strenuous for the rest of the day. Most people feel fine afterwards, but if you feel dizzy, sick, hot or shaky, drink plenty of fluid and lie down until you feel better. If bleeding recurs, sit down, raise your arm and press on the area until it stops. If you become unwell (other than a cold or cold sore) within 2 weeks, or believe there’s a reason your blood shouldn’t be used, you should call 0300 123 2323.

Become a Lifesaver Think of saving a life and you probably imagine rescuing someone from an accident or a fire. But by becoming a blood donor, you could save a life every time you donate. So why not register today?

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RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE

Four years after its concept debut, Range Rover’s Evoque convertible has come to fruition. Its hard top sibling has already sold more than half a million units since it was launched in 2011 and over 1,500 orders have so far been placed for the convertible variant.

Boasting a 251litre boot, 500mm water wade ability, all terrain progress control and a ski hatch, it is a comfortable and relatively practical drive.

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The Evoque convertible is the world’s first convertible compact SUV. Based on the same platform as the Evoque, and featuring much of the same spec, the convertible looks luxurious. The car’s chassis has received strengthening in order to maintain the car’s torsional rigidity, despite its lack of roof.

What’s under the bonnet? A 2.0-litre turbocharged Ingenium diesel engine powers the 4x4, putting out 180PS and 430Nm of torque through the Efficient Driveline four-wheel-drive system. This system varies the flow of torque between the front and rear wheels in different driving conditions. Fuel economy is a modest 49.6mpg while the diesel emits 149g of C02 per kilometre, making it theoretically one of the most fuel efficient Range Rovers available. The 9-speed automatic gearbox is from the standard Evoque. The added weight of the chassis – 1,967kg compared to the coupe’s 1,690kg – is noticeable when accelerating out of corners, though switching into its semi-automatic function and making use of the steering wheel mounted paddles proves slightly more responsive.

What’s the spec like? A 10.2inch touchscreen allows the driver to navigate using easy pinch and swipe motions even whilst driving. However, it can prove difficult to read when the roof is down. Safety is accounted for by hidden aluminium roll over bars, which automatically deploy in the event of an accident. The convertible is not just a summer fancy.

The roof can operate at speeds of up to 30mph and, unlike some other convertibles, neither rear visibility nor boot capacity is compromised when the roof is folded down.

Like for like, the Evoque convertible has no rivals. It is likely to draw a customer base from fans of luxury D-segment convertibles, and drivers of the original Evoque are also expected to be tempted.

What’s it like to drive? The 9-speed gearbox feels too sluggish for the convertible, due to the weight of the strengthened chassis. However, in its position as the new it-car for fashionistas, it is unlikely that the convertible will be tackling much more than the occasional country road. Acceleration to 60mph takes 9.7seconds while the vehicle tops out at 121mph and steering is reassuringly firm at both high and low speeds. Wind noise is reduced in convertible form thanks to clever aerodynamics and an optional wind deflector, meaning that noise and buffeting in the front of the cabin is limited, and audible conversations can be held even at motorway speeds.

The Knowledge Model: 2016 Range Rover Evoque Convertible 2.0-litre 4WD HSE Dynamic Power: 180PS Max speed: 121mph 0-60mph: 9.7 seconds MPG: 49.6mpg Emissions: 149g/km

Verdict As 4x4s go, the Evoque convertible wouldn’t be the obvious choice. Practicality is seriously limited, and realistically the model would only provide a comfortable long distance journey for two. But drivers wanting the benefits of both a 4x4 and a soft top can’t go wrong. Perhaps the model could do with some refinement, but for the first of its kind it will certainly set a precedent.

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AT THE MOVIES 20th century, the Z8 roadster. With a modern and stylish roadster to accompany one of the most stylish film characters, the Z8 was met with an unfortunate end when a helicopter wielding a circular saw cut the car in half at a caviar factory. Shame. It was fitted with surface-toair missiles that had taken out a helicopter previously and it even had six cup holders, so it was very useful. As a main character, Jason Statham’s E38 735i in 2002’s The Transporter is pretty key, with much of the early action involving the 7 Series. One of its best moments is the chase following the bank robbery, where Frank drives superbly around the streets and ends up jumping off a bridge onto a car transporter lorry.

There’s no greater advert for a car than a starring role in a movie – and for BMW there have been a few! One of the biggest was when BMW took over the Bond franchise with a centrepiece in 1995 blockbuster GoldenEye. Bond, played by Pierce Brosnan, drives the first generation Z3 with Bond girl Natalya Simonova, played by Izabella Scorupco, in the passenger seat around Cuba before the final mission. As with many Bond cars, the Z3 was kitted out with the latest gadgets, including a parachute braking system, all-point radar, missiles housed behind the headlights, and the iconic ejector seat. With little need for the Z3 in GoldenEye, which involved Bond driving a tank through Moscow, Brosnan returned in Tomorrow Never Dies and this film included one of the most impressive Bond cars, thanks to the amount of tech on-board. Bond was given a 750iL that included bulletproof windows, electrified door handles, tear gas, spike dispenser and missiles concealed in the roof. The most impressive feature of the lot, however, was the fact the car could be remote controlled from a touchpad in Bond’s phone. In the famous chase through a multistorey car park, Bond drives the 750iL from the back seat to remain under cover and thanks to the screen on his phone can see everything. After jumping out of the car, Bond drives the BMW into the assailants before driving off the car park and into a rental car shop several floors below. BMW’s most recent appearance in the Bond franchise was in The World Is Not Enough, and to close the century, BMW provided their final car of the

Noted for its driving sequences, 1998 film Ronin - set in Paris and Nice - involved plenty of action, and with the film nearing its final act, a BMW E34 M5 took place in one of the best chases in film. With the director wanting realism from every sequence, the Paris chase involved the M5, driven by Natascha McElhone’s Deirdre, with Robert De Niro pursuing in a Peugeot 406. The M5 dances between the traffic on both sides of the road, causing havoc as it drives around the congested city. Through tunnels and against the motorway traffic, the M5’s sporting pedigree is shown off, with the throaty six-cylinder engine screaming throughout. The only way to take it down was a pot shot from Jean Reno hitting one of the tyres, causing the M5 to flip. We jump forward a little with our final car on the list to 2011, with the fourth instalment of the Mission: Impossible series. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol involved one of the best concept designs, the Vision EfficientDynamic from 2009, and was the pre-cursor to the i8 electric sports car. It was involved in the final act where Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, needed to intercept the film’s protagonist and prevent the start of a nuclear war. The V ED swept in and out of the Mumbai traffic and with a special HUD with navigation screen it looked pretty cool too. Other honourable mentions for BMW include the black and orange E24 633 CSi from Back to the Future II, the E28 5 Series from The Bourne Supremacy and Robert De Niro’s E31 850i from heist movie, The Score.

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Lapped by the blue Tyrrhenian Sea, framed by mountains rising over 1,000 metres, Palermo is the bustling capital of the autonomous region of Sicily. Attracted by the natural harbour and strategic location, myriad civilisations landed on these shores and on its solitary headland, the iconic Mount Pellegrino has seen them all: Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish to name just a few, all leaving their mark on a city which became one of the richest on the Mediterranean. Today Palermo remains an enticing mix of old and new, treelined avenues festooned in hibiscus and oleander, traditional street markets, hidden courtyards and breezy squares and narrow twisting lanes where laundry flaps on the balconies. The air smells of oranges and lemons and freshly-baked pizza, church bells mingle with the hooting of scooters and tuk-tuks and pony and traps rattle side by side. Bursting with colour, Palermo is above all a city of palaces, theatres and churches, contributing to Sicily’s generous share of UNESCO sites. In a capital once protected by four patron saints, the most venerated today is Saint Rosalia, who freed the people from the plague. Churches pop up around every corner: austere or ornate, Norman, Renaissance, Baroque and more, but most endearing are the hidden chapels in the Vucciria neighbourhood, their gleaming interiors entirely covered in white stucco angels. Yet top of the list must be the Cathedral founded in the 12th century, boasting a magnificent doorway and royal tombs, a stunning Treasury and a rooftop walk, up 107 spiral steps but worth the effort for the panoramic view of

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the city bristling with domes, the sea and the surrounding hills. Meanwhile, far below, visitors head for Piazza Verdi to pose on the steps of the Teatro Massimo and gaze at its refined neo-classical façade flanked by two bronze lions. Dating back to the late19th century, it’s the third largest Opera House in Europe, justly renowned for its acoustics, and the place where the final scenes of the Godfather Part III were filmed in 1990. Stroll along the road and you come to another architectural gem, the Politeama Garibaldi Theatre; unlike Teatro Massimo, this was built for the common people who preferred operetta, plays, equestrian shows and the circus. Yet one of the theatre’s greatest moments was the performance of Puccini’s opera La Bohème in 1896, applauded by a near delirious audience after a disappointing reception in Turin. Now home to the Sicilian Foundation Symphonic Orchestra, it dazzles visitors with its grand entrance and superb decorations, while on some guided tours you might see the original painted stage curtain weighing 450 kilos. As for Palermo’s palaces, most exotic are the Zisa and Cuba in Arabic style, set in the former pleasure grounds of the Norman kings, but most impressive is the Norman Palace, currently the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. Following the Norman Conquest in 1072, the Arabic fortress was transformed into a sumptuous palace for the new Kings of Sicily, and as such is said to be the oldest royal residence in Europe. Beyond the 17th century façade, highlights include the splendid Ruggero Hall, named after Sicily’s first Norman King, and the 12th century Palatine Chapel. With its Norman architecture, its wooden ceiling in traditional Islamic style and its glittering Byzantine mosaics and dome, it exemplifies the rich blend of cultures which have shaped Palermo for over 1,000 years.

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A team of uniformed players lined up to bowl on a perfectly manicured green is one of the most evocative sights of the summer. Lawn Bowls is a gently-paced team game that – like cricket matches on the village green – seems to reflect a British way of life that has barely changed in hundreds of years. However, if you have always thought that outdoor bowls is a sport that is exclusive to the United Kingdom, you may be surprised to hear that the game is also played in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa.

Lawn Bowls has become popular for two main reasons: it’s a highly social activity, offering a strong sense of camaraderie within the club itself and the potential to develop wider networks through inter-club matches. It is also accessible to new members, being one of the easiest team sports to pick up (although regulars will tell you it takes time and skill to perfect the techniques required). The game is played in singles, pairs, triples and four player teams. Players use weighted bowls known as ‘woods’ that are heavier on one side, giving them a bias. The bowls are rolled along a flat grass bowling green towards a smaller ball, or jack, with points scored for the woods that stop closest to the jack. The team captain (or ‘skipper’) always plays last and takes responsibility for directing the team’s shots and tactics. It sounds simple, and it is, but the game also relies on precision, patience and – occasionally, when a player drives to dislodge an opponent’s ball from the jack – power. The history of playing bowls goes back to medieval times and the world’s oldest surviving bowling green, in Southampton, was first used in 1299. The best known historical reference to the sport is probably the story about Sir Francis Drake playing bowls on Plymouth Hoe as the Spanish Armada approached the coast: he was so absorbed in play he is said to have insisted on finishing the game, claiming that he would still have time to beat the Spaniards. While this story may not be strictly true, it serves to highlight the addictive qualities of the game: apprentices, labourers and servants were banned from playing bowls by successive English kings because it was thought to distract men from their duties and lead them into dissolute company. Nowadays England is said to have more than 400,000 bowlers, while Scotland has approximately 100,000. Successful clubs can go on to compete at national and even international level: the World Outdoor Bowls Championships for men and women is held every four years and the next event will take place in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 28 November to 16 December 2016. Despite its status as one of Great Britain’s most popular sports, up to now Lawn Bowls has had the reputation of being more suitable for the older generation. That view has recently been challenged by an upsurge of interest in Barefoot Bowls, a

relatively new Australian variant of the game that has attracted more young people to play. Many Australian clubs have been happy to relax their dress code and membership rules in order to appeal to the next generation of players. Barefoot Bowls uses four players per team with a game length of between 30-60 minutes, although the main objective – to get your bowls as close to the jack as possible – remains the same. In this country Barefoot Bowls has been promoted as a street sport and a tournament held in London last year drew a crowd of more than 150 students and young professionals. Another more traditional variant of Lawn Bowls is Crown Green Bowls, which adds an additional level of challenge as it is played on an uneven surface. In France the game of Pétanque is played on a hard dirt or gravel surface, either in public parks or dedicated areas called boulodromes. Hollow metal balls are bowled towards a ‘cochonnet’ (which translates as ‘piglet’), which is the Gallic version of the British jack. Pétanque is surprisingly popular in the UK too, and the English Pétanque Association website (www.englishpetanque.org.uk) lists 16 regions where the sport is played. There are thousands of bowling clubs across the UK where you can pick up the basics and eventually go on to play in leagues if you want to take part at a more serious level. The game can be enjoyed at any age (provided you are reasonably mobile) and you can play all year round, as the sport goes indoors in the winter. No one is said to be more than 15 miles away from their nearest bowling ground, so next time you come across the classic scene of players assembled on a green, don’t just walk on by: find out how you can become involved in one of the country’s best loved sports. You can find details of our local bowling clubs in the 'Local Health, Sport & Fitness Classes' pages which are at the back of this magazine, there is one in Lilleshall, Oakengates and Shifnal.

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Enjoy a summer evening on the home front as Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, travels forwards to the 1940s with vintage entertainment, activities and characters from the World War II era at ‘Blitz Hill’ on Saturday, 18th June. The blackout has been lifted for this one night only. Dress up in your finest 1940s civilian costume, pencil-on your stocking seams, grab your ration book and get ready to ‘make do and mend’ at this fantastic fun event.

Go along to the Goods Shed for a lively evening of non-stop entertainment with rousing songs from the Land Army Girls and Shawbury Military Wives Choirs, and a nostalgic variety show in the style of the hugely popular BBC Workers Playtime, which toured factories and workplaces boosting the nation’s spirit and camaraderie. Discover how the townsfolk made the most of food rationing in the shops and cottages and sample a free ration of kali. There’s no need to worry that you’ll be hungry, as there

New for 2016 is the Taking Shelter experience – pre-book a short ride on the Clay Mine railway into our Air Raid Shelter complete with flickering lights and atmospheric wartime sounds. Here you will be immersed in a family experience led by the ARP Warden who’ll be making sure everyone is safe, handing out blankets and sweets for the children. Vintage singer Sarah Raymond will be in the Shelter entertaining everyone with classic numbers from the 1940s. This 20 minute experience is an additional £2 for adults, £1.50 for children or £6 for a family of 2 adults & 2 children and a timed ticket must be pre-booked at www.ironbridge.org.uk. Tickets to Blitz Hill must be purchased in advance either online at www.ironbridge.org.uk; or in person from Blists Hill Victorian Town, Enginuity, Coalport China Museum or the Ironbridge Visitor Information Centre. Prices are £9.50 for adults and the 60 plus; £6 for children aged 3-15 and £26.50 for a family of two adults and two children, under 3s free; Annual Passport Tickets are not valid for this evening. For further details call Tel: 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk.

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Dad can also pit his strength in a tug of war on The Green at 1.30pm, or why not buy him a pint and pork pie and join in the lively sing-a-long in the New Inn pub. Other family activities throughout the day include candle dipping in the Goods Shed using Victorian techniques to make multicoloured candles to take home and a ride on the horse-drawn bus between 1.30pm and 3pm.

Costumed actors from Sundial Theatre Company will perform scenes from their own version of a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery at 11.30am and 2.30pm. The legendary detective and his trusty sidekick Dr Watson were created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late Victorian era and this light-hearted take on his classic mysteries is certain to raise a smile. Then put your own detective skills to the test by following a cryptic trail set by criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty, Holmes’ arch enemy, solve the clues and win a prize.

Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs £25 per adult, £20 for seniors, £15 for children under 18, £68 for a family of two adults and all their children and £50 for a family with one adult; under 5s free (t&c's apply); Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10% and individual entry tickets are available at each museum. Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge. For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk.

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Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed the announcement that Magna International Inc plans to build a new world class aluminium casting facility at T54. Councillor Shaun Davies, Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet member for Business said, “I am delighted that Magna International has decided to locate its new multi-million pound facility here in Telford. “This signals the dawn of a bright new era of opportunity for everyone in the borough. In Telford, we pride ourselves on being inventive and dynamic and the details of the high tech production process Magna has announced for its planned facility shows that they are a perfect fit for us. "We have been talking to Magna International for more than two years and an awful lot of hard work has gone on behind the scenes to make this possible so it is a realisation of all those discussions.

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Over 20 Bands The popular Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival will take place over the weekend of 9th and 10th July outdoors on The Green at the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron. Now in its 13th year, the free family event showcases some of the finest brass bands from Shropshire and the surrounding counties; this year there will also be a special guest band from Germany giving the festival an international flavour. With some 20 bands performing, it’s the largest, non-competitive brass band festival in the country. At least three bands will be appearing at the festival for the first time, while among the many others performing over the two days are the Abraham Darby Brass Band, Llangollen Silver Band, Black Country Brass Band, Shrewsbury Brass Band the Wellington (Telford) Brass Band and Salopian Brass. Performances begin at 10am on both days and continue until 5pm on Saturday and 6.30pm on Sunday. Bar drinks and light refreshments will be available to purchase. A ticketed charity gala open-air concert in aid of the Severn Hospice, Brass Night of the Proms, will take place on Saturday evening, 9th July

Young composers under the age of 19 on 1st September 2016 can enter the annual Nock Deighton Eric Peagam Memorial Trophy competition, which welcomes submissions in any genre or style, provided they are fully scored for brass band. Closing date is 1st June with a substantial cash prize and trophy for the winner, whose composition might be played during the daytime concerts. There are also cash prizes for those in second and third place too. Looking forward to this year’s Festival, Neil Fury, Chairman, said; “The Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival is now established as one of the major events in the brass band calendar. Its popularity has increased among both the players and the public every year since its inception and more and more bands are asking to come and play in the relaxed atmosphere of the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, which has kindly hosted the event for us.” To book tickets for the charity evening concert, priced at £10 per person, call 07583 279 608; further information about the Festival can be found on www.ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk.

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“It wasn’t just that I missed my child, it was feeling that I had moved into a different phase of life,” is how senior nurse Jane Berry sums up the double-whammy most parents experience when seeing their children off to college or university. “Suddenly you are left staring at your partner over the breakfast table, thinking: where do we go from here?” Empty Nest Syndrome is not just about the emotions you feel when a son or daughter leaves home: it’s about facing a significant moment in your own life, too. The empty seat at the dinner table, the smaller shopping trolley, the half load in the washing machine – not to mention the eerie silence and unaccustomed tidiness – are not just reminders of your absent child, they are a wake-up call for you to reassess everything about your life: relationships, achievements, how you enjoy yourself and what you plan to do in the coming years. But it’s not all sadness and gloom. As we all know, living full time with a teenager isn’t always easy and this period of change can lead to a more balanced and mature relationship between parent and child. Positives may include getting your bathroom back, being able to see your friends more often and spending less money on outings and leisure pursuits. No longer will your clothes and possessions be borrowed or the fridge raided, and for the first time in many years you will have the freedom to act spontaneously – taking off for the weekend without guilt or worry. But on the downside there are those inevitable, nagging concerns about how your child is managing: are they eating healthily? Having too many late nights? Getting into unsuitable relationships? It’s just as hard to accept that you no longer have any control over your child’s life as it is to face not seeing them on a daily basis. Even the most positive parent is likely to feel sad for a while when children leave home, and at this time it’s better for your mental wellbeing not to hide your feelings from your partner, family and friends. It can be particularly hard for single parents, or for mums whose emotions are compounded by the onset of the menopause. If negative thoughts persist for many months it may be advisable to seek help from your GP.

Here are a few dos and don’ts that can help you climb out of that empty nest: DO - invest time in relationships Put aside those traditional ‘mum and dad’ roles and spend time getting to know your partner again. Plan a holiday together or take a series of short breaks to places you wouldn’t normally go with the whole family. If you are single, this is a good time to sign up to a reputable online dating site and start building a new life for yourself. DO - find ways of filling the time Do something useful with all those hours you previously spent tidying, cleaning, shopping and caring. Join a choir, start blogging about your feelings or plan a life-changing trekking trip to the Himalayas. Use the time constructively to build a new life for yourself instead of letting it slip away. DON’T - stalk your children on social media Through social media and Skype we can see, as well as hear, what our children are doing, but you should avoid the habit of obsessively checking what your child is up to. When you do speak, try to resist interrogating them or telling them how miserable you feel without them. DON’T - underestimate the impact on siblings When a child leaves home it changes the whole family dynamic, and that is often just as hard on the other children as it is for you. Encourage siblings to keep in touch with their absent brother or sister and plan some special activities you can all do together in the holidays. Like any grieving process, the key to recovery is giving yourself time to adapt. “I felt at a loss for far longer than I expected,” admits Jane Berry. “Then something clicked and I was able to move on. Now it’s great to see my son during the holidays, but by the end I can sense he’s counting the days till he can go back. In a way, we are, too – we still miss him but it feels right that he has an independent life.”

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This film shows us what our animals get up to when we leave the house. Max is Katie’s terrier, and lives a pampered life as her favourite pet. But Max’s world is turned upside down when she brings home a sloppy mongrel called Duke, and he has to accept that he’s not the only dog in her world any more. You’ll never look at your dog the same way again. Release Date: 24th June 2016 Genre: Animated, Comedy, Family Cast Members: Kevin Hart, Steve Coogan, Lake Bell

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Admaston

at Admaston House Comm. Centre: Mon: Yoga; 6-9.30pm, Cubs 6.30-8pm, Bollywood Dancing 7.30-8.30pm. Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.30-6.45pm, Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm, Men’s alpha 7-9pm. Wed: Painting 10-12, T.C.A.T. Public lunch 10.30-1pm, WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight Watchers 6-7.30pm, Beavers 6-8pm, T.C.A.T. Cooking around the world 6-8pm Thu: Coffee morning 10-12.30pm, Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18) 7.309.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm. Fri: Mini mud pies 10-12, Community cafe 9.30-2pm, Youth club 7.30-9pm If you would like further info. on above visit www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908

Church Aston

Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd Mon monthly 8pm, Church Aston Church Hall. New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092 Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing, knitting and other crafts at the Church Hall, Church Aston on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. New members welcome. Church Aston Thursday Club meet fortnightly Thu afternoon 2pm till 4pm, speakers, outings. Contact Sylvia 01952 402744 or 812092 at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon: 10-11am Zumba, 11.30-12.30 Beg. Pilates, 2-4pm U3A Sewing/Craft Grp (alt.wks), 7-10pm Whist Tue: 10-12 Tai Chi, 6.30-9.30pm Line Dancing Wed: 9.30-10.25 Easy Tone, 10.30-11.15 Kettle Bell Class, 4.30-4.30 Kids Dance Classes, 7-10pm Whist Thu: 2-4pm Whist, 6-8pm Cubs Fri: 2-4pm Tea dance, 4.15-6 Twinkle toe dance, 6-7 Beavers, 7-8 Scouts Sun: 2nd Sun of Mth. Table Top Sale 11-1. Amanda 07905 528438 to book (No sale Aug and Nov is 3rd Sunday). From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons

Dawley

Dawley Traditional Market - Every Friday, Meadow Rd car park. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Christian Fellowship, Christian Worship & Prayer for Healing, Sun 10:30am-12pm at the Dawley Hse, 2 Burton St, Dawley TF4 2ES. Contact Giles Higgins 01952 272961 www. tcfonline.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon: 5-8pm Brownies & Rainbows, Tue: 9.30-11.30 - Stay & play groups for under 5’s Wed: Slimming World at 9.30am, Call Celia on 07575 123666 Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club (3rd Fri each mth) 9am-12pm Table Top Sale

Donnington

Players wanted - Tickled Pink Ukulele Band Practice nights Wednesdays Asda Donnington. Uke players needed Contact us at: tpinkukes@gmail.com or call 07939 021162 Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football Club - are looking to recruit male and female players for the 2014/2015 season - if you are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to 7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or Saul: 07411 467341. Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights 6.45-9pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18,

Juniors 10-11. See website for details or contact us by email: Telford.seacadets@ yahoo.com Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128. at Donnington Methodist Church: 2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church (3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a child you will need to bring an adult with you! An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed. We don’t expect you to belong to a church.

Hadley

Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club - Meets every Wednesday at Hadley Learning Centre @ 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact: 07834 808943 Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club - at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple) on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or Sharon on sharon_ collins75@yahoo.com Wrekin and Telford Singers meet at Hadley Methodist church every Friday at 7.30pm. We are a mixed choir with no audition. Visitors wishing to come and listen in are most welcome.

Horsehay

Horsehay and District Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 3rd Mon of each month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Call 01952 503535 for more info. Horsehay Methodist Church - coffee morning on Wed 10.30-noon. Parents & toddlers on Fri mornings 10-11.30am. Youth group Fri 7-8.30pm (10 to 14 yr olds) National Organisation of the Widowed - meet every 4th Wednesday of the month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Anyone interested call Keith on 01952 598924 or Doreen on 01952 502551.

Ironbridge

9th & 10th Jul - Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival - outdoors on The Green at the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron. o book tickets for the charity evening concert, priced at £10 pp, call 07583 279 608; further infor can be found on www. ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk.

Lawley

Learn to Play Bridge - at Lawley Community Centre. For further information contact Peter Seager on 01952 419999 Lawley WI meet on the 1st Tue of every month at 7.15pm StJohn’s Church Hall at Lawley. For more info. call Jill Gould on 01952 597994.

Lilleshall

Lilleshall Women’s Institute - Open to all age groups - speakers, demonstrations, refreshments and raffle. At Lilleshall Memorial Hall 3rd Tue of month 7.30pm. Guests £2 per session. Contact Francis Taylor 01952 604718

Madeley

Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc. Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall, Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more info call Aneita on 01952 590304. Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat – every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952 380934 Life Drawing - every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm at Jubilee House, Madeley. Excellent tutor. For more info. call the WEA 01952 614451 or email telfordcentre@wea. org.uk.

1st Wed each month - Madeley Townswomen Guild meets 7.30pm at the Common Room, Bridle Court, Bridle Rd. Madeley, TF7 5SG Contact 01952 878069.

Muxton

Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at 6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New members are welcome! at St John’s Church Muxton: Mon: Painting Club 2-4pm (term time), 4.15om onwards Blue Branches Drama Academy Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, 1pm term time), Rainbows - followed by Brownies & Guides Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed) Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed) Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth) Thu: Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4pm monthly & Beacon 7.45pm Fri: Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth) Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm Sat: Young Embroiderers (Mthly), Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) Available for hire for parties etc.. Sun: Church Services 11am Available for hire for parties etc.. If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

21st Jun (Tue) - U3A Newport - meet 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. J David Bartley returns with "An afternoon of Black Country poetry and banter". Visitors are welcome. Admission £1. 22nd-26th Aug - Summer School for boys and girls aged 7-11 at Adams Grammar Sch. Cost per child for 5 days is £125 with lunch included. For rmore details call 01952 386300 or email: taw705enquiries@adamsgs.org.uk Newport (SALOP) and District Male Voice Choir - seeking new members for well established friendly choir, meet 7.30pm on Mondays at Trinity Church Wellington Rd Newport. Novices are welcome, come along for a taster session. You do not to be a Tom Jones, just someone who can hold a note and fit in to the choir. For more infor visit our website, or call 01952 813267. Shropshire WIldlife Trust (Newport) meet 7.30-9pm on 2nd Tue of month (exc. Dec), Church Aston Church Hall, Newport TF10 9JG. £2 members, £3 non-members, inc. refreshments. The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport. Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road, Newport. If you would like to meet us just come to rehearsals, you will be very welcome, or ring secretary 01952 811741 for more information. Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Trust are collecting and recycling used printer ink-jet cartridges in order to raise funds to support children with learning difficulties. Drop off at Card n Play (High Street, Newport), box towards back of the shop. Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.30-9.30pm ‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly. Details and booking contact Catherine on 01952 276061. catherine@lovedressmaking.co.uk www.facebook.com/lovedressmaking Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport, every Friday 9.45-11.30, preschool age. Contact Steve Ravenscroft 01952 811935 or just call in. Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed - pool, Thu bingo, Fri - dominoes/quiz nights/live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment.

Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540 Newport French Evening Classes For Adults - At Adams` Grammar School - Conversational Classes Thursdays. For further info call Lynn on 01952 812944 or email lynnjones2@freeuk.com Serendipity Singles, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07704 792610 Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 Newport Flower Arranging Class - held every Thursday (starting 25th Sep14) 1:30-3pm at Newport Cricket Club. Qualified teacher, all welcome, inc. beginners. Contact Catherine Bentley on 01952 811989. The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport. Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101. Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934 Newport Town Brass Band rehearse at Harper Adams University every Wednesday. 7:30 - 9:30pm. All players welcome. Contact via: newportband@ blueyonder.co.uk Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane. All members/ex members of Girl Guiding welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for further details. Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www.newportphotoclub.com for details. Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers & demonstrations. Guests admission is £3.50. Contact Sheila Johnstone 01952 820294 for further details.

Oakengates

Table top sale - first Saturday of each month, 10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates. Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church Wrockwardine Wood) Oakengates Traditional Market Saturday – every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 380934. The Telford & District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall in Oakengates. There is a short chair based exercise session followed by refreshments & a chance to chat - open to anyone affected by MS. Branch Helpline number: 07866 628593. Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United Church - 6pm Anchor Boys’, 7pm Junior Boys’ Brigade (Contact: 01952 608007). Fri 7pm Company Section open to boys and girls year 7+. (Alan Talbot on 01952 612075) Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.

COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

Priorslee

Charity Pub Quiz - last Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Priorslee Flaming Grill. £3 per entry: half to prize pot, half to nominated local charity for that month. More details from Tim Carter tim@podchurch.org.uk Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm -9pm. New venue for 2016, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee.TF2 9NN All abilities welcome, beginners courses and led activities. Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details. Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome. AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the Flaming Grill, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each month. Please contact Pauline Comley for further details 01952 200359 Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am, ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@btinternet.com Priorslee Lions Chess Club - Monday nights from 7:30pm - The Lion, Shifnal Road, Priorslee www.priorsleelionschessclub.co.uk Whist Drive - Every Sat, at Priorslee Scout Hut, 7.15pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for more details. at Redhill Primary School - more details from Tim Carter, tim.carter@podchurch. org.uk: GodStories: Families exploring Bible stories together – craft, drama, story telling, and cake. 1st Sunday of the month, 4:30–6pm. PODCafe: An opportunity to explore some of the big questions of life together over afternoon tea and coffee. Quality activities for children make this a chilled family Sunday afternoon out. 2nd Sunday of the month, 4:30-5:30pm. Sunday Afternoon Thing: Relaxed, family friendly, church get together for worship, prayer and Bible teaching, with PeaPods group for younger children. 3rd Sunday of month, 4:30-6pm.

Shawbirch

Shawbirch Community Centre: Mon-Fri: Little Chicks Pre-School 9am - 3pm Mon: Youth Club 10-15 yrs (6–8pm) Wed: Bridge Club (7pm – 10pm) Fri: Telford Stage School - 5.45pm The community centre is available to hire evenings & weekends. For further info. call 01952 248538.

Shifnal

28th Jun (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. ‘A Day in the Life of a Seaside Hotelier’ by Alan Thornton. Visitors welcome £2. www.u3asites.org/ wrekin 26th Jul (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. 'The Story of Silk - Starting in China & Finishing in Birmingham' by Teresinha Roberts. Visitors welcome £2. www.u3asites.org/ wrekin Shifnal Senior Citizens meet every Friday afternoon in the Social Club in Curriers Lane, Shifnal at 2-4pm Membership £6 per year. All Senior Citizens are welcome. Shifnal Tots and Toddlers meet every Thursday 9:15am til 11am in term time at the Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road. Children 4 years and under with their carers welcome. Shifnal Tennis Club - Social play every Mon & Wed 6.30 onwards. New members always welcome including beginners or ‘back to tennis’ , junior coaching available throughout the week.

Contact Merill Holt 07762 15270 or Head Coach Ian Gillespie 07761 970759 for juniors. LIVE AT HOME - Support for older people offering friendship and company, activities and entertainment, outings and visits, theatre trips and exercise. Contact Rachel on 01952 879873 Shifnal ART Group - Fri’s 10am-12. £5. Senior Citizens Hall, Curriers Ln. T&C. contact Jim 01952 463211. Get Shifnal On Line - Free computer lessons are on offer from local volunteers in Shifnal library. If you have no knowledge of computers, but would like to learn at your own pace, call 07805 632225. Shifnal Crime Prevention Panel meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at 8pm at the Park House. Anyone interested in keeping Shifnal’s crime figures low is welcome to attend. Contact 01952 462988 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-mens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-ladies-link.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm-9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The working party meets each month from March through to end of Nov on the 1st & 3rd Sat’s 9.30am-noon and the 2nd & 4th Thu’s 9.30am-noon. Enthusiastic helpers welcome as supervision given. Contact Pauline - 01952 460914 or Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day. Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm. Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome. Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details. St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room. Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat. Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome. St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.

St Georges

at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club - meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull) 1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact Ede Robinson 01952 251467 for further details. Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347) Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.

Telford - Town Centre

Tuesday Group lively discussions in a good humoured atmosphere. Women meeting 10:30 to 12:30 on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Venue subject to change. Contact Brenda on 01952 610939.

Trench

ATC meet at TA Centre, Territorial House, Trench, Telford between 18.45 - 21.30 every Tue & Thu night. Contact number for Sqn 01952 670720

Wellington

15th Jun - Wellington History Group, meet 7:30pm at at Wellington Library. A talk by Allan Frost 'Wellington in the 1960s'. Entrance free, but donations appreciated. 8th & 9th Jul - Art Exhibition, (local artists) Welllington Methodist Church, New street, Wellington. 10am to 4pm. All welcome to this inspiring annual art exhibition,with refreshments available. 9th Jul - Telford Stamp, Card and Coin Fair, Belmont Hall, Wellington Centre, Telford, TF1 1LU, 10am to 3pm, free entry, good range of stalls, free valuations, buy and sell, refreshments. Free adjacent car park, train station close by, bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station. Further details from Bob Hemmings, T: 01694-720192. (Tables may be available.) SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. Open each weekend Fri-Mon 10.30am-5pm. Last entry to house 4pm. Tea Room closes 4.30pm. Standard N.T. admission charges apply. 4 Jun Bug Hunting around the garden. 17-20 Jun The Daimler Revealed – a chance to see the 1955 Daimler Regency out of its protective bubble. 1-3 Jul Kaleidoscope Theatre at Sunnycroft. Telford Railway Modellers Group Meets Mon to Thu 7.30-9pm. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, contact John Mason-Morris 0798 312 7434, email morris741@btinternet. com, or visit The Old Church Hall, Severn Drive, Dothill, TF1 3JP. Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo. com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website. S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. Open every other Sun from 11am to 15.30pm, first visit is free, we meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington. www.freewebs.com/telford_stags/ T 01952 417417 Questing Knight Games Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1 1LU for singing and fun.For more info.contact Debbie Skeates 01952 201582 or Jean Larkin 01952 276470. Craft Fair - First Sat of month, at Belmont Hall (top of New Street), 10am - 3pm. Good quality handmade items, refreshments and free entry. Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www.wrekinartspc.com Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed of every month, 7.30pm at Wellington Civic Centre.

Belmont Community Hall in Wellington - meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea, raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm - cooked on the premises. All welcome. For further details contact Margaret Atkinson on 01952 877409. The Wellington Girls’ Brigade meet every Tue in term time from 6-8pm at Wellington Methodist Church. All girls welcome from 5yrs+. For more info. call Tracey on 01952 405178. Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 1st Tue of each month at 7.30pm at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. Visitors welcome. Call 413686 for more info. Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm at the Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. For more info call 01952 255438.

Other Areas

Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group - We offer support and friendship to people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Come along to our friendly group, meet other people affected by Parkinson’s and get involved in a range of events and activities. Ketley Community Centre, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877 Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome. Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor. Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@googlemail.com, 07791 724827 Learn to Sing - Various FREE workshops available to the MALE voice. Whether you can or can’t sing, don’t know if you can or just like to try it out. Contact Geoff Avis (PRO – Telfordaires) on 0845 463 1618 Wrockwardine and District Garden Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm. Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new members welcome - contact Diana on 01952 244136 for further details. Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall. For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841 528543 Volunteer and Make a Difference - if you could help Guide Dogs locally with fundraising, sighted guiding or other volunteer roles, please contact Valerie Jobes on 01189 838 756 or valerie. jobes@guidedogs.org.uk. Further info can be found at www.guidedogs.org.uk. Temponilla a small S.A.T.B. vocal ensemble meet weekly on Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Sutton Hill Church, please see web www.temponilla. co.uk for calender of this years events, and contact details. The Wrekin Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets at the Cold War exhibition hall at RAF Cosford Air Museum on the 3rd Mon of the mth at 2pm. Visitors £5. Contact: Louise Nixon 01746 783517 - www.nadfas-wm.org.uk/ wrekin.html Telford and Wrekin Ladies Circle is all about fun and friendship – trying something new, relaxing with friends, fundraising & great days out. If you are between 18-45 and want to know more contact us at: tandwladiescircle@ hotmail.com - 07961 961475 or find us on Facebook. Wrekin Writers meet 3rd Sat of month 9 till noon. Large friendly group that’ll help to motivate you with your writing. Visit www.wrekinwriters.co.uk or call Darren on 01952 405178.

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Local Health, Sport Saturday, for beginners - advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.307.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812

Horsehay

Admaston

at Admaston House Community Centre: Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952 245983 Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm For further info. on above contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908 or visit www. admastonhouse.org.uk

Church Aston

at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon 10am-11am Zumba Wed 9.30-10.25am Easy tone - over 50s & beginners Wed 10.30am-11.15 - Kettlebells Class - all over body workout using kettle shaped weight. Contact Kim on 07795 225017 Mon 10-11am Zumba (easy) @ Village Hall with Nikki 07967 343728

Dawley

Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3 3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness to be had! Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.30-10.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley Phoenix Badminton Club meets on Tues 7-9pm at the Hadley Learning Community, Crescent Rd, Telford, TF1 5JU. We support a good club standard of play using feather shuttles. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come along on Club Night or contact Clive Roscoe on 07552 761896. Pilates Mon 7-8pm at Pheonix School. £30 block of 6 or £6 pay-as-you-go. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail.com. Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies, at Phoenix School, Dawley (TF4 3DZ) Call us on 01952 728179 or visit www. ironmenandseverngilders.org Dawley Christian Centre: Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm Wed - Zumba 8-9pm Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking

Donnington

Adult Yoga Classes - Tue evenings, 6:30 7:30pm, Casey's Cordingley Hall, Donnington, £5 per class. All fitness levels/abilities welcome, suitable for complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglitttleford@ btinternet.com

Hadley

Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 10-11:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums. Email: janette-davey@ thedaisyfoundation.com or phone 07808 066786. Thu mornings at Telford Thai Boxing, Hadley 10-11am Yoga and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact - 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms. New members VERY welcome, free trial available. For more details contact Peter on 01952 242873. Gymnastics Classes - Monday to

Slimming World (Wed 9:30am and Thu 5pm & 7pm) at Horsehay Golf Club, Wellington Rd, Horsehay, Telford TF4 3BT Call Paula on 07791 743509

Jackfield

‘Tap into Health’ - EFT tapping workshops. Relief from stress, pain and more. Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 at The Gorge Therapy & Training Centre. £5 or whatever you can manage on the day. Caroline 01952 881151 www.carolinerolling. com Mindful Meditation - Sooth mind, body and spirit. £5. At The GorgeTherapy & Training Centre. For more info contact: Diane 01952 881151 www.you-in-mind.co.uk Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – Are you a woman who wants to develop your spiritual knowledge & be connected to other likeminded ladies; then this is for you. 1st Wed of month, cost £7 book Romella 07894812440 The Gorge Therapy Centre , Maws TF8 7LS Cygnus Book Cafe – Come and join a friendly group as we discuss a “spiritual” book of the month - 2nd Tue of month 10-11.30 @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440 Healing Share – For all Reiki and other handson energy practitioners – come and share your healing energy and have some healing yourself – 1st Wed of month & 4th Fri of month. @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440

Ketley

Stretch & Tone Class - Sunday 9-10am at Ketley Community Centre on Holyhead Road. Class is aimed at increasing and maintaining flexibility and can help with joint discomfort too. Classes are £3.50 and MUST be booked in advance due to demand for spaces. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982 Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@yahoo. co.uk Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30 & 7.30pm.

Lawley

Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.30-8.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers.com Stretch & Tone Class - Wed - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Lightmoor Village

at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village: Mon: Hatha Yoga 7-8.30pm, drop-in £4 per session. Call/text Emma on 07590 437712 or emabyoga@yahoo.co.uk Wed: Help to Quit Smoking 5.30-6.30pm - for app’s call Rachel 07979 540496 Sat: Dance Classes 9-10.15am (7yrs+), 10.1511am (3-6yrs)

Leegomery

Slimming World - Wed 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Leegomery Community Centre. Call Pam on 07854-896515 for more details.

Lilleshall

Friendly Flat Green Bowling at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, April to Sept – club afternoons on Thursdays at 2:30. Website www.lhbc.fsnet.co.uk or call 01952 463137 or 01952 814671 for further details Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www. mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.1510.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners. Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.

Madeley

Bootcamp/Interval training classes at Bridal Road, Bridal Court, Madeley. Every Tue & Thu 7-8pm. Suits all fitness levels and great fun. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 Abraham Darby Badminton Club - Social Play every Wed 7:15 to 9:15 at Abraham Darby Academy Sports Hall £4 per night. All welcome. Slimming World- Jubilee House, Madeley High St, Wed at 3.30,5.30 & 7.30 and Sat 8.30 & 10.30am.

Muxton

at St John’s Church Muxton: Bumps n Babes (NCT) 1-2:45pm (fortnightly), sessions £1.50 Slimming World (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Wed: Over 50’s Aerobics (10am) Newport Little Dragons Karate 5.30-6.30pm Thu: Movement Matters (exercise class) Fri: Sequence Dancing 8pm If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Aikido at Burton Borough Sch, Newport. Mondays 7-9pm - Adult classes. Contact sensei@meijyukan.co.uk website www.meijyukan.co.uk T: 0845 678 0091 Body Blitz 6.15-7.15pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Junior Badminton Club - we have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (10-11am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949 192038, E: desmachin@hotmail.co.uk Zumba Gold (easy) Fri 9.30-10.30am @ Cosy Hall Contact Nikki 07967 343728 Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport - Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified and insured Instructors. First Lesson Free. Contact 07890 349451, email shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www.shropshirekarate.com Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@ yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/yogame4families

& Fitness Classes Pilates Thu 6.45-7.45pm & 8-9pm at the Back & Body Care Clinic. Small classes with increased individual attention. £42 block of 6 sessions. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail.com Zumba @ Cosy Hall, Newport. Tue 6.30-7.30 Contact Nikki: 07967 343728. Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male & Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more info email drew.barlow@live.co.uk or join us on Facebook. Fit 4 the Future exercise classes (at the studio near Focus). Mon: Jump ‘n Pump 7-8, Tue: Energize 6-7, Bootcamp 7-8, Wed: Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8, Thu: Energize 6-7, Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8. £4.50 per session. Please call Craig for details 07796 426299.

Oakengates

Telford & Wrekin Lawn Green Bowling Club Est 1982 at Hartshill Park - Oakengates. Club nights Thurs - starting 6pm. Competitive and social bowling against other Midlands clubs. New members welcome. Contact Roger Rowley on 01952 612574. Slimming World (Sat - 9.30am) at Oakengates Rest Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre. Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ). Mon & Fri 7.45 / 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on: 07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com

Overdale

Zumba Classes (£4) - Mon - The Carpenter Centre, Oak Road, Overdale, Telford at 6.307.30 pm. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Priorslee

Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Shawbirch

Shawbirch Community Centre: Tue - Antenatal Yoga (5:30-6:30pm), Yoga (7-9pm) For further info. contact us on 01952 248538.

Shifnal

Thu 7-8pm Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut with Nikki 07967 343728 Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.30-6.30pm, CIRCUITS - Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome

to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. Wed - 10.30-11.30 Dance class - St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & short routines for fitness & pleasure, suitable 50+, £5. Contact Sally 01952 461768 or sallykinn@hotmail.co.uk for term dates. Pilates Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £30 block of 6 or £6 pay-as-you-go. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail. com Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - Mon 6.30 to 7.30 for boys aged 8-11, 7.30 to 8.30 for boys aged 12 and 13. Girls coaching and boys aged 14 and 15 Fri 6.30 to 7.30. For details please call Kevin Humphreys 07983 120061. Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a reasonable standard. Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner. Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@aol.com or visit www. cerocmidlands.co.uk

St Georges

Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm Yoga Classes - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Fri 10-11am. Classes £3.75 each. Contact Paula: 07709 558017. Email: paularushton2011@gmail.com www.facebook.com/fitnessandflexibility

Stirchley

Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over 60’s). Tues 4.45-5.30pm and Sat 2-3pm at Stirchley Recreation Centre. Also Wed 7-8pm at Oakengates Leisure Centre and Fri 5-6pm at Phoenix Academy, Dawley. Novices very welcome. Call Kevin on 01952 825239, Tony on 07837 986059 or Vicki on 01952 618256 for further details.

Telford - Town Centre

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Trench

Interval Training class that suits any fitness levels - 6:30 to 7:30pm. At The Labour Club, Gibbons Rd, Trench. Proven to burn more fat than any other form of exercise. Also great fun too! Class costs £3.50. Contact Cheryl 07714 610591.

Wellington

Telford STAGS Walking Football - Normal Football rules except NO RUNNING! We play on a Monday morning 9.45 at the 4g pitches to the rear of AFC Telford Utd. All over 55's welcome. Also summer sessions Thu at 18.45. Contact Roy Vincent 01952 245407 for further details. KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge Rd, Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@kapaptelford.co.uk or 07737 825263. Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@immersediving.com; visit www.immersediving.com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/immersediving. An active

and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving. Slimming World - Wed at TCAT Haybridge Road, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Thu at Wellington Pool, Tan Bank, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome. Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030. Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am-1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo.co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www. wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (4-7yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 121pm (11-16yrs). We also have sessions for adult members of all abilities. www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them. Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952 249277. Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Other Areas

Sutton Heights - Music4health singing for all ages and stages every Sat. Fee £10. 11am-12 and sound healing at 2pm-3pm please book before day. Contact Linda 01952 680232 or visit www.lindaangelis.com Telford Green Gym - Want to get and have Fun? Don’t like the Gym try the Green Gym. Improve your fitness and general well being by getting involved in practical conservation. The Telford Green Gym offers activities all over Telford On Tue, Wed and Thu. Contact The healthy Lifestyles Hub 01952 382582 Arriba Wellness Club - Community Weight Loss Challenge at Fitness First, Telford. Call Lisa Harris on 07580 434325. Yoga for Pregnancy in Albrighton - Weekly classes every Mon 8-9.15pm. Gentle exercise from weeks 15-40 of your pregnancy. Methodist Church Hall, High St, Albrighton WV7 3JA. Classes from £7. Call Rebecca Jenks on 07890 543 508.

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The Big Arts Show

Notes from your local Muxton Councillor The new Muti Use Games Area (MUGA) at Brands Meadow and the half ball court at Marshbrook Way have now been installed and the outdoor gym is nearing completion. The new equipment looks great and is already being well used. I am now running out of excuses not to get fit!

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Take some... Traditional values and service Established in 2003, The Kitchen Depot is a family-owned and run business that remains true to our founding values of honesty, integrity and sheer professionalism. We take immense pride in our reputation for service and commitment to our customers, with more than half of our business coming from customer recommendations to their family and friends.

...add a dash of… Quality and Value

All of our kitchens are manufactured to an exceptionally high German specification, on site, in our own factory and by our own people. That way, we have total control over the product quality, the production timescales AND the manufacturing costs. With no middle-man – you buy direct and we are able to pass these time and cost savings directly onto our customers.

…then a big chunk of…

Ownership and Responsibility

Unusual in this insincere world, admittedly. But we mean it. We are totally committed to providing you with the best kitchen, at the best price, installed with the highest level of service and professionalism. And on the exceptionally rare occasion that something could have been done better – we hold our hands up – and put it right. Fast. No fuss. No hassle. No argument. Just sorted.

...a soupçon of…Harmony At The Kitchen Depot, we know that we are only as good as our people. They ARE The Kitchen Depot brand. That’s why we look after our staff every bit as well as we look after our customers. Because we know that happy workers, pulling together in harmony, make for happy customers.

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LOW, LOW PRICES ALL YEAR ROUND! Fictional Sales, factory clearances, scoop purchases and all that gimmicky nonsense has no place at The Kitchen Depot. We’ll leave that to our envious competitors. All you get from us is good, honest advice, a top-quality product that we manufacture ourselves, responsibly and professionally installed, guaranteed for a full twenty five years, and at the lowest , most competitive price on like-for-like quality that you’ll find anywhere. In other words – sheer value.

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